United States Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
The United States generated 1,807 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 40.0% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 118 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through October 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- The United States generated 1,807 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 40.0% of the United States' electricity in 2025.
- The United States was the largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 118 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- The United States' gas generation in 2025 was 11% higher than in 2020, when it was 1,624 TWh.
- The United States' gas generation in 2025 was 36% higher than in 2015, when it was 1,333 TWh.
- The United States' gas generation peaked at 1,870 TWh in 2024.
- The United States' gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- The United States had 550 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in the United States emitted 971 MtCO2 in 2025, 56% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 1,807 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of the United States' electricity | 40.0% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 1 of 118 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 550 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 971 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 2000 to 2025| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 615 TWh |
| 2001 | 639 TWh |
| 2002 | 691 TWh |
| 2003 | 650 TWh |
| 2004 | 710 TWh |
| 2005 | 761 TWh |
| 2006 | 816 TWh |
| 2007 | 897 TWh |
| 2008 | 883 TWh |
| 2009 | 921 TWh |
| 2010 | 988 TWh |
| 2011 | 1,014 TWh |
| 2012 | 1,226 TWh |
| 2013 | 1,125 TWh |
| 2014 | 1,127 TWh |
| 2015 | 1,333 TWh |
| 2016 | 1,378 TWh |
| 2017 | 1,296 TWh |
| 2018 | 1,469 TWh |
| 2019 | 1,586 TWh |
| 2020 | 1,624 TWh |
| 2021 | 1,579 TWh |
| 2022 | 1,687 TWh |
| 2023 | 1,806 TWh |
| 2024 | 1,870 TWh |
| 2025 | 1,807 TWh |
| Year | United States | World |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 17.2% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 18.0% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 16.8% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 18.0% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 18.9% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 20.2% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 21.6% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 21.5% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 23.4% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 24.0% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 24.8% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 30.3% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 27.7% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 27.5% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 32.7% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 33.7% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 32.0% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 35.0% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 38.1% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 40.2% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 38.0% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 39.4% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 42.5% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 42.6% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 40.0% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,807 TWh | 40.0% | 21.7% | 550 GW | 971 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 1,870 TWh | 42.6% | 22.1% | 546 GW | 1,005 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 1,806 TWh | 42.5% | 22.5% | 543 GW | 970 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 1,687 TWh | 39.4% | 22.8% | 536 GW | 906 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 1,579 TWh | 38.0% | 23.2% | 529 GW | 849 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 1,624 TWh | 40.2% | 23.8% | 523 GW | 873 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 1,586 TWh | 38.1% | 23.8% | 518 GW | 852 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 1,469 TWh | 35.0% | 23.5% | 508 GW | 789 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 1,296 TWh | 32.0% | 23.5% | 484 GW | 697 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 1,378 TWh | 33.7% | 23.7% | 472 GW | 741 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for United States
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through October 2026| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 138 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 148 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 157 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 131 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 118 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 115 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 135 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 165 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 202 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 193 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 168 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 144 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 132 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 148 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 152 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 132 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 127 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 124 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 137 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 163 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 205 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 210 TWh |
| 2026-09 | 179 TWh |
| 2026-10 | 151 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of October 2026. Monthly figures for the United States can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). United States Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/united-states/gas/
World Power Monitor. United States Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-10. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/united-states/gas/
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