U.S. Natural Gas Pipeline Expansions Increase Takeaway Capacity By 17.8 Bcf/D In 2024, Eia Reports

(P&GJ) — According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), natural gas pipeline projects completed in 2024 increased takeaway capacity by approximately 6.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in key production regions, including Appalachia, Haynesville, the Permian Basin, and the Eagle Ford.

These pipelines transport natural gas from producing areas to demand centers along the U.S. Gulf Coast and the Mid-Atlantic.

Major Pipeline Expansions in 2024

The following projects accounted for significant increases in pipeline capacity:

Pipeline Expansions Supporting LNG Exports

In addition to increased takeaway capacity from production regions, five major projects completed in Texas and Louisiana in 2024 added 8.5 Bcf/d of capacity to support liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals.

Additional Capacity Additions

Several smaller interstate and intrastate pipeline projects, each adding less than 0.8 Bcf/d of capacity, collectively contributed nearly 3.0 Bcf/d of additional capacity in 2024.

According to the EIA, interstate pipeline expansions outpaced intrastate additions, with total capacity additions surpassing the previous year’s levels for the second consecutive year. Interstate pipelines include those crossing state borders and those serving export demand, including at LNG export terminals, while intrastate pipelines operate within a single state’s borders.

With 17.8 Bcf/d of total new capacity in 2024, the latest pipeline expansions reflect continued investment in U.S. natural gas infrastructure to meet rising domestic and export demand.