MS - The Ups and Downs of U.S. Natural Gas

Natural gas production in the U.S. is near record highs. But the gas-drilling-rig count has fallen to an 18-year low. Seem contradictory? Platts Managing Editor Samantha Santa Maria explains what’s going on.
9:11 AM, May 19, 2013

Natural gas production in the U.S. is near record highs. But the gas-drilling-rig count has fallen to an 18-year low. Seem contradictory? Platts Managing Editor Samantha Santa Maria explains what's going on.

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