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Overview of Shale Gas Production

Natural gas is undoubtedly the superstar of U.S. domestic hydrocarbon resources.  First, it is relatively abundant with proven reserves in excess of 318 trillion cubic feet.  Second, it is the cleanest burning fossil fuel used in electric generation with carbon emissions about half that of coal.  Finally, residential customers can directly use natural gas for […]

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What Affects Natural Gas Prices?

There are many factors that affect natural gas prices.  As a commodity, natural gas prices are affected by supply and demand factors. Supply-side factors include production volume, storage volume, and import-export volume. Demand-side factors include economic growth, fluctuations in weather, and the prices of alternative fuels such as oil and coal. Natural Gas Supply Unlike […]

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