Underground natural gas working storage capacity
Published by Emilie Grant,
Editorial Assistant
Tanks and Terminals,
Underground working natural gas storage capacity in the Lower 48 states increased in 2024.
Two metrics are used to assess working natural gas storage capacity. The first metric — demonstrated peak capacity — rose 1.7%, or 71 billion ft3, in 2024, reflecting increased use of natural gas storage due to market conditions. The second metric — working gas design capacity — rose 0.1%, or 3 billion ft3, in 2024. Underground natural gas storage capacity continues to play an important role in balancing energy needs in the United States, regardless of how it is measured.
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