While natural gas is used throughout the United States, did you know five states accounted for about 37% of total U.S. natural gas consumption in 2018?
They are:
- Texas 14.7%
- California 7.1%
- Louisiana 5.8%
- Florida 4.9%
- Pennsylvania 4.8%
So, why is Texas No. 1?
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas is the largest energy-producing and energy-consuming state in the nation. The industrial sector, including refineries and petrochemical plants, accounts for half of the energy consumed in the state.