Natural Gas Markets: Overview and Policy Issues

Hederman, William F., Jr.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Natural gas;    Natural gas prices;    Gas industry;    Energy consumption;   

RP-ID  :  RL34508
RP-ID  :  RL34508_2008May23

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report examines current conditions and trends in the U.S. natural gas markets. Key market elements examined include prices, consumption, production, imports, and infrastructure. Expectations about the future, as reflected in recent official forecasts, are also incorporated here. Furthermore, the report reviews key factors likely to affect market outcomes. These factors include weather, the economy, oil prices, and infrastructure development.