The capacity of natural gas power plants in the United States grew to nearly 507.54 gigawatts in 2023. This figure represents an increase of around five gigawatts compared to the previous year. Texas is the largest natural gas energy producing state in the U.S.
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EIA. (October 16, 2024). Net summer capacity of utility-scale natural gas generators in the United States from 2009 to 2023 (in gigawatts) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from /statistics/1184369/us-natural-gas-net-summer-capacity/
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