Natural Gas Facts

American Gas Foundation Releases Study on the Direct Use of Natural Gas
May 1, 2008
Washington, D.C. - Increased direct use of natural gas in residential and commercial applications can improve the productivity of available energy supplies, reduce overall energy cost, and reduce related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to a study released here today by the American Gas Foundation.

Natural Gas Group says President's Call for More Domestic Energy Production "Right on the Mark"
April 29, 2008 - ( PDF)
Washington, D.C. - At a news conference this morning on the White House lawn, President George W. Bush called on Congress to allow more domestic energy production as a way of combating high energy prices.

Natural Gas Offers Climate-Friendly Solutions
April 22, 2008
Washington, D.C. - The American Gas Association (AGA), representing the nation's gas utilities, today encouraged Americans to view every day as Earth Day and continue to turn to natural gas as part of the climate change solution.

Legislation Will Impact Natural Gas Consumers, Industry Says - Demand Will Increase by 20%
March 11, 2008 - ( PDF)
Washington, D.C. - Experts from the natural gas industry are warning that the use of natural gas could increase dramatically under climate change legislation being considered on Capitol Hill. A summary of their findings is being sent to Congress today.

Excavation Damage Prevention Resolution Passed by NARUC
February 22, 2008
Washington, DC - A resolution addressing excavation damage prevention was adopted by state utility regulators at annual convention this week, according to the American Gas Association (AGA).

AGA Applauds $450M for Low-Income Energy Assistance
January 17, 2008
Washington, D.C. - The American Gas Association (AGA) today praised the Bush Administration for releasing $450 million in emergency funding to assist low-income families struggling to heat their homes this winter.

U.S. Government Reports

The following U.S. government reports analyze trends in natural gas consumption and markets as statistical information are periodically updated. These documents can be valuable resources for information on these subjects.

EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2008
The Energy Information Administration offers its annual Energy Outlook for 2008 with fuel price projections to the year 2030.

EIA Natural Gas Prices
The Energy Information Administration offers current and historical information on natural gas prices.

EIA Annual Energy Review
The Annual Energy Review (AER) is the Energy Information Administration's primary report of historical annual energy statistics.

U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Sources - Natural Gas
Natural gas is becoming increasingly popular as an alternative transportation fuel. Also, 900 of the next 1000 power plants will use natural gas.

Residential Natural Gas Prices: What Consumers Should Know
Most of the natural gas used in the United States comes from domestic gas production. The remainder comes from imports, primarily from Canada. Domestic gas production and imported gas are usually more than enough to satisfy customer needs during the summer, allowing a portion of supplies to be placed into storage facilities for withdrawal in the winter, when the additional requirements for space heating cause total demand to exceed production and import capabilities.

U.S. Department of the Interior, Mineral Management Service, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Production
Information about the percentage and monthly production volumes of oil and gas that the Federal OCS contributes to the U.S. total

Interview Request Form
Members of the media - use this form to request an interview with an American Petroleum Institute spokesperson.

Multimedia Room
Check out audio and video files in our Multimedia Room.

Center for LNG News Room
Get news releases and testimony on LNG issues at the Center for Liquefied Natural Gas.

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