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US Natural Gas Production Soars to Record High in July 2026, Driven by Permian Basin Boom
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News18•03-10-2026, 21:30
US Natural Gas Production Soars to Record High in July 2026, Driven by Permian Basin Boom
- •US natural gas production reached an all-time high of 137 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in July 2026, according to the EIA.
- •The record was primarily driven by increased output from new wells in Texas and New Mexico, particularly within the prolific Permian Basin.
- •Gross withdrawals in Texas and New Mexico combined rose by 1.7 Bcf/d, or 3.2%, between June and July 2026.
- •Increased gas-to-oil ratios in the Permian Basin and new pipeline infrastructure, like the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, are contributing to higher natural gas output and easing transportation bottlenecks.
- •The surge reflects continued expansion by US natural gas producers, fueled by improving well productivity, operational efficiencies, and infrastructure development.
Key Questions Answered
US gross natural gas withdrawals reached an all-time high of 137 billion cubic feet per day in July 2026.
The production increase was primarily driven by the Permian Basin, with combined gross withdrawals rising by 1.7 billion cubic feet per day in Texas and New Mexico.
New natural gas pipeline infrastructure, including the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, eased long-standing transportation bottlenecks and increased takeaway capacity to Gulf Coast LNG export terminals.
