In the May 2012 issue of NG Market Notes, Director Rick Smead talks about simplifying the natural gas discussion—specifically, showing that despite confusing headline-making stories, the fundamentals underlying today's natural gas environment indicate a healthy market outlook with ample supplies at stable prices. Cutting through all the complexity and understanding what natural gas can do for the nation, and the world, starts with answering three key questions:
- Is there enough accessible natural gas to support widespread use for an extended period of time?
- Can the natural gas resource go to market at reasonable prices, and quickly enough to support aggressive growth in use?
- Do current dislocations in the market undermine the ability to come to market at stable prices?
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