New Graphic by Visual Capitalist and Shale Crescent USA Shows That the Appalachian Region by Itself is Second Only to Russia in Natural Gas Production

     A new graphic published by Visual Capitalist illustrates that the Appalachian region’s natural gas output is second only to Russia.

     The region is sometimes referred to as the Shale Crescent, and there is an organization with the same name that advocates for bringing in manufacturing to the region to take advantage of the low feedstock price for natural gas and its derivatives. Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia make up the Shale Crescent.

“Its scale creates advantages beyond energy production. Businesses located near abundant natural gas can benefit from reliable supply, reduced transportation costs, and access to a critical industrial feedstock.”

“The data demonstrates that Shale Crescent USA is not simply a leading U.S. region—it is a globally significant energy producer.”

“Consequently, manufacturers evaluating new locations may find the region’s combination of scale, reliability, security, and resource availability particularly compelling for their long-term goals.”

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Ranked: U.S. Natural Gas vs. Countries. Ryan Bellefontaine. Design - Akhila Ayyalasomayajula, Athul Alexander, and Abha Patil. Visual Capitalist. September 15, 2026. Ranked: U.S. Natural Gas vs. Countries

Shale Crescent USA. Website. A World Class Manufacturing Advantage – Shale Crescent