The data displays U.S. shale gas production between 1999 and 2016, with projections until 2050. In 2050, the U.S. is expected to produce around 32.7 trillion cubic feet of shale gas. According to the source, shale gas refers to natural gas that is trapped within shale formations.
U.S. shale gas production - additional information The production of shale gas in the U.S. has increased dramatically since 2000 from about 300 billion cubic feet to 14.24 trillion cubic feet in 2016, and is expected to reach about 33 trillion cubic feet in 2050.
1999 | 1.73 |
2000 | 1.77 |
2005 | 1.97 |
2010 | 6.16 |
2015 | 13.64 |
2016 | 14.24 |
2020 | 19.89 |
2025 | 24.09 |
2030 | 26.87 |
2035 | 28.24 |
2040 | 29.77 |
2045 | 31.1 |
2050 | 32.7 |