NEW DELHI, India, October 3 (ANI): U.S. natural gas production reached an all-time high in July 2026, driven primarily by increased output from the prolific Permian Basin, according to the latest data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Gross withdrawals, which represent the total volume of natural gas extracted at the wellhead, reached a record 137 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in July, the EIA said in its latest Natural Gas Monthly report.
The July record marked the first new monthly production high in 2026, following five record-setting months in 2025.
According to the EIA, the increase was primarily driven by new wells coming online in Texas and New Mexico. The Permian region, covering parts of western Texas and eastern New Mexico, is among the world’s most prolific oil and gas-producing areas.
Gross withdrawals in Texas and New Mexico rose by a combined 1.7 Bcf/d, or 3.2 percent, between June and July 2026.
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Adani Airports set to begin Mumbai Terminal 1B redevelopment in Jan 2027
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New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Adani Airports-operated Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) will begin phased redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B at Mumbai Airport from January 2027, citing safety concerns linked to the ageing infrastructure, while maintaining that around 91 per cent of the airport’s passenger traffic will remain unaffected.Mumbai Airport handles approximately 55 million passengers annually, of which around five million passengers, or about 9 per cent, are expected to be temporarily impacted by the redevelopment.Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) said only the North Section of Terminal 1B, which accounts for around one-third of Terminal 1’s capacity, will be demolished in the first phase to minimise disruption to passengers and airline operations.“91% of Mumbai Airport’s passenger traffic will remain unaffected even as we undertake redevelopment of the age-old infrastructure that was in urgent need of repairs,” AAHL CEO Arun Bansal said.He said the temporary transition of some airline operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport would not represent a permanent shift of Mumbai Airport traffic.
Terminal 1 has been identified as a safety-related concern, with temporary mitigation measures being implemented over the years. The company said the fire incident at Terminal 1 in April this year further highlighted the risks associated with continued operations.The redevelopment is expected to increase Terminal 1’s capacity by 33 per cent, from the current 15 million passengers per annum (mppa) to 20 mppa.“Extensive consultations with airlines on the future of Terminal 1 have been ongoing since 2020,” Bansal said, adding that the redevelopment proposal had also been presented before AERA and incorporated into the approved tariff framework.AAHL said airlines have been given the option to temporarily relocate operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport, with support for a smooth transition.Navi Mumbai Airport is also offering a 100 per cent discount on landing fees for new international flights. It plans to provide cash vouchers to international passengers to offset the difference in User Development Fee between Navi Mumbai and Mumbai airports.Bansal said the availability of Navi Mumbai Airport makes it possible to redevelop Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 1 in phases rather than shutting the entire terminal, reducing disruption for passengers and airlines.The two airports are expected to function as complementary facilities addressing the aviation infrastructure requirements of the Mumbai metropolitan region. (ANI)
isiana, Oklahoma and North Dakota during July, with gross withdrawals in each state rising by more than 0.1 Bcf/d.
The EIA said the Permian Basin has also been experiencing increased gas-to-oil ratios, contributing to higher natural gas output.
U.S. natural gas production had already increased in 2025, with the EIA attributing the growth to higher natural gas prices, continued improvements in new-well productivity and increased operational efficiency.
Infrastructure developments are also helping support production growth in the Permian region.
The EIA said new natural gas pipeline infrastructure is easing long-standing gas transportation bottlenecks in Texas. Increased pipeline capacity is allowing more gas to be transported out of the Permian Basin toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals along the Gulf Coast.
One such project, the Hugh Brinson Pipeline, began interstate pipeline flows ahead of schedule during the summer.
The EIA said new pipelines are increasing takeaway capacity from the Permian Basin, supporting the movement of additional natural gas to Gulf Coast LNG export facilities and helping facilitate continued production growth.
The latest record comes as U.S. natural gas producers continue to expand output amid improving well productivity, operational efficiencies and infrastructure development across key producing regions. (ANI)
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