EIA forecasts U.S. industrial natural gas demand to reach new highs through 2027

Jack Burke Senior Editor, Compressor Tech2

May 15, 2026

Manufacturing growth and chemical sector demand are expected to outpace efficiency gains, supporting gradual increases in industrial gas consumption

U.S. industrial natural gas consumption is expected to reach record levels through 2027, according to the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), as rising manufacturing activity continues to support demand across energy-intensive industries.

The EIA said industrial natural gas consumption averaged a record 23.6 billion…

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