Natural gas power generation in the U.S. 2000-2023

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 16, 2024

The United States generated around 1,802 terawatt hours of electricity from natural gas in 2023, the highest production volume in the period of consideration, with figures having almost tripled since 2000. Natural gas has become the leading fuel for electricity generation in the U.S., having surpassed coal in 2015.

Electricity generation from natural gas in the United States from 2000 to 2023 (in terawatt hours)

CharacteristicNet electricity generation in terawatt hours
2023 1,802.06
2022 1,687.07
2021 1,579.19
2020 1,626.79
2019 1,588.53
2018 1,471.84
2017 1,297.7
2016 1,379.27
2015 1,334.67
2014 1,126.64
2013 1,124.84
2012 1,225.89
2011 1,013.69
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September 2024

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United States

Survey time period

2000 to 2023

Supplementary notes

Natural gas data include a small amount of supplemental gaseous fuels.

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