Texas Pumped Over a Quarter of All U.S. Natural Gas in 2025
U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals reached 47.7 trillion cubic feet in 2025, with a small group of states accounting for most of the total. Much of this output comes from prolific shale formations such as the Permian, Marcellus, Haynesville, and Eagle Ford. This map, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, shows 2025 gross natural gas withdrawals by state and producing area using data from the…
In 2025, U.S. gross natural gas withdrawals totaled 47.7 trillion cubic feet, with a handful of states dominating the production. Texas emerged as the leading state, accounting for 28.5% of the national total at 13,603 billion cubic feet (Bcf). Pennsylvania followed closely behind at 16.1%, or 7,676 Bcf. Together, the two states made up nearly 45% of U.S. natural gas withdrawals.
Other notable producers included New Mexico, Louisiana, and West Virginia, with each contributing over 8% of the total. The Appalachian Basin, home to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio, has emerged as a second major gas hub in the country, producing 13,377 Bcf in 2025. This production base plays a significant role in the United States' leading position in global natural gas markets.
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