Gas Facts: Distribution and Transmission Miles of Pipeline
2023 % Change 2023/2022 MILES OF PIPELINE (Thousands) 2,761.6* + 0.4 Gathering 111.2* – 0.2 Transmission 300.5 – 0.1 Distribution…
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Assessing the Value of Natural Gas Storage
New research shows that surging demand for energy has created an urgent need for more natural gas storage. In Assessing the Value of Natural Gas Storage: A Strategic Asset for Grid Reliability, System Resilience and Operational Flexibility in a Changing Energy Landscape, emerging pressures on natural gas infrastructure are highlighted because of rapidly increasing demand for energy, including from data centers and a resurgence of American manufacturing.
Gas Facts: Energy Consumption
2023 % Change 2023/2022 GAS INDUSTRY DELIVERIES (Trillion Btu) 30,709.4 + 0.6 Residential 4,686.2 – 8.7 Commercial 3,461.7 – 4.7…
Gas Facts: Appliance and Housing Data
Natural Gas Appliances 2021 Market Share (%) 2021 Annual Consumption per Appliance (Mcf) Furnaces 45 55.8 Water Heaters 47 18.2…
Gas Facts: Construction Expenditures
2022 CONSTRUCTION EXPENDITURES (Millions) $32,989 Production & Storage 532 Transmission 7,551 Underground Storage 1,163 Distribution 20,873 General 2,870
Gas Facts: Personnel Data
2022 GAS UTILITY EMPLOYEES TOTAL (Thousands) 138 Investor Owned Total 122 Distribution 50 Transmission 32 Integrated 5 Combination 35 Municipals…
Gas Facts: Energy Efficiency
2020 Energy Efficiency Expenditures (Millions) 1,407 Gross Incremental Savings (Million Therms) 323.5
Gas Facts: Emissions
2021 Total Methane Emissions from Natural Gas Systems (MMTe) 168.4 Methane Emissions from Distribution Systems (MMTe) 15.3
Natural Gas Market Indicators – December 13, 2023
The EIA reports that domestic and international storage levels are well above average this winter heating season.
Natural Gas Market Indicators – November 28, 2023
EIA anticipates North American LNG export capacity to double through 2027.