Question

What is the future of natural gas?

Answer 1

Answer:

The use of natural gas for power generation, once hailed as a cleaner, cheaper alternative to coal, is now projected to drop to 36% in 2021 from 41% this year. ... Natural gas futures in the U.S. dropped last month to their lowest point in 25 years.

Answer 2

Natural gas will be used to generate a greater percentage of electricity. By 2040 about 30 percent of the world's electricity will be generated by natural gas. Motivating the shift are a number of factors, including: energy security, cost of fuel, and emissions concerns.