Natural Gas

Analysis & Projections

EIA's latest weekly natural gas market analysis ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Natural Gas Weekly Update (normally updated Thursday 2 p.m.).
Natural gas price volatility and uncertainty ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook, Market Prices and Uncertainty Report.
EIA projects growth for U.S. natural gas production ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2013 Early Release, December 5, 2012.
California’s first greenhouse gas emissions auction sells near minimum price ›

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Today in Energy, December 21, 2012.

Energy in Brief articles

What is shale gas and why is it important?

Shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Shales are fine-grained sedimentary rocks that can be rich sources of petroleum and natural gas. The production of natural gas from shale formations has rejuvenated the natural gas industry in the United States.

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Natural Gas Explained

Factors affecting natural gas prices

Natural gas prices are a function of market supply and demand. Due to limited alternatives for natural gas consumption or production in the short run, changes in supply or demand over a short period often result in large price movements to bring supply and demand back into balance.

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