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Winter Storm Fern Halts 10% of U.S. Natural Gas Production

1/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Winter Storm Fern disrupts industrial operations along the Texas Gulf Coast, with nearly 10% of United States natural gas production offline.
Goodyear Bayport and Exxon Mobil shut down facilities in response to the storm.
Natural gas supply has fallen by about 10 billion cubic feet, while demand surged by 18 billion cubic feet.
The storm's impact on production and supply chains continues to evolve.

History

Historical Context

In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri brought record low temperatures to Texas, causing a 30% drop in natural gas production and a 10 billion cubic feet reduction in supply. This followed a pattern of extreme weather events, including the 2017 Hurricane Harvey, which had previously strained Texas's energy infrastructure. The ongoing challenges highlight the urgent need for resilient energy systems amid climate-related disruptions.

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Story summary

Winter Storm Fern disrupts industrial operations along the Texas Gulf Coast, with nearly 10% of United States natural gas production offline.
Goodyear Bayport and Exxon Mobil shut down facilities in response to the storm.
Natural gas supply has fallen by about 10 billion cubic feet, while demand surged by 18 billion cubic feet.
The storm's impact on production and supply chains continues to evolve.

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