Abundant
There is broad scientific consensus that our nation has enough natural gas right here at home to power America for generations to come.
In fact, the Potential Gas Committee now reports that the U.S. has more than 2,000 trillion cubic feet of available gas. That's a 35% leap from their forecast just two years prior and the highest resource total ever reported in the organization's 44 years.
What does it mean for our country? As we look for ways to create jobs, clear the air and reduce harmful emissions, natural gas stands ready-right here, right now-to play a growing role in our nation's clean energy future.
What's behind this geopolitical game-changer?
The rise of the U.S. shale plays, dense geological formations a mile or more below the earth's surface that are home to vast domestic supplies of natural gas.
How much do we really have?
Most experts agree that we currently have more natural gas than Saudi Arabia has oil. In fact, the United States recently passed Russia to become the world's largest producer of natural gas.
How are we using nat gas?
Providing a cleaner generating source for almost a quarter of the nation's electric power: driving down emissions on our nation's highways; heating our homes; and serving as a key raw material for manufactured goods. Natural gas is a clean, versatile and efficient energy source.
