BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11. U.S. dry natural gas production is expected to remain steady in the first quarter of 2025, averaging 103 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), Trend reports.
This projection mirrors the output level from the final quarter of 2024. For the year, production is forecasted to rise by 1%, driven by growth in key shale regions like the Permian and Eagle Ford, where natural gas production is linked to oil extraction. Additionally, the Haynesville region is anticipated to see increased output due to rising natural gas prices and greater demand from nearby liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects.
In 2024, U.S. LNG exports are forecast to average nearly 12 Bcf/d, remaining largely unchanged from 2023. However, the EIA expects a 15% increase in LNG exports in 2025, reaching almost 14 Bcf/d.
This growth is attributed to the expansion of export capacity with the expected start of operations at Plaquemines LNG and Corpus Christi LNG Stage 3 by the end of December. Both projects recently received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), marking a significant step toward ramping up U.S. LNG exports in the coming year.