Louisiana Natural Gas Facts
- Louisiana ranks second in the nation in natural gas production.
- Driven by the industrial sector (petrochemical and petroleum refining), Louisiana's natural gas consumption is high, ranking third among the states.
- Natural gas is Louisiana’s leading fuel for electric generation, typically accounting for nearly half the electricity produced within the state.
- Louisiana has 15 natural gas storage facilities, and its storage capacity is among the highest in the nation.
- The Henry Hub is the largest centralized point for natural gas spot and futures trading in the U.S., providing access to major markets throughout the country.
- The liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at Sabine is the largest of ten existing LNG import sites in the United States.
