Industry Information

Natural Gas Basics

• The United States produces almost one-fourth of the world's total supply of natural gas. Natural gas is delivered to customers through a safe, sound, 2.3-million mile underground pipeline system.
  
• Compared with other fossil fuels, natural gas emits the least amount of carbon dioxide into the air as it is consumed - making natural gas the cleanest burning fossil fuel.
  
• Natural Gas utilities serve more than 63 million residential customers and more than 5 million commercial enterprises.

Finding Oil and Gas Reserves

This section explains how we discover and utilize the natural resources that are right here in America. You'll also learn how a well is drilled and how natural gas is delivered to your home or business. Click to read a summary of the process.

Industry Terms

Learn industry terms about the oil and natural gas industry by viewing our online glossary.

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