EIA Sees Haynesville Overtaking Permian in 2027 Natural Gas Growth as Henry Hub Tops $4

Natural Gas Intelligence · last updated February 19, 2026 – 4:06 AM

The Haynesville Shale is set to overtake the Permian Basin as the top source of U.S. natural gas production growth in 2027, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecast, as stronger gas prices and weaker crude prices reshuffle basin economics.

Stacked chart of U.S. monthly marketed natural gas production showing growth from 2017 to a 2026 forecast above 120 Bcf/d, led by Appalachia, Permian and Haynesville output.

At A Glance:

Haynesville to lead growth in 2027
Permian gains slow on weaker oil
Henry Hub tops $4 in 2026

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