U.S. Industry Metrics

In 1H 2020, U.S. net natural gas exports averaged 7.3 Bft³d, or nearly 80% (3.2 Bft³d) higher than during 1H 2019. From January 2020 through June 2020, net LNG exports increased by almost 60% (Bft³d), net pipeline exports to Mexico increased by 4% (0.2 Bft³d), and net imports by pipeline from Canada declined by 12% (0.6 Bft³d) compared to 1H 2019. U.S. LNG imports in 1H 2020 were similar to import levels in 1H 2019, averaging 0.2 Bft³d. U.S. net natural gas exports are forecast to return to pre-COVID-19 levels by November 2020 and average above 9 Bft³d in the 2020–2021 winter. GP

U.S. gas production (Bft3d) and prices ($/Mcf)

 

U.S. natural gas spot prices at Henry Hub and NGL spot prices at Mont Belvieu, $/MMBtu

 

U.S. natural gas plant field production of NGL, LPG, ethane and propane, Mbpd