Kansas: Net Energy Producer
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The overall energy production has decreased in the State from a peak of around 1600 Trillion BTU in 1967 to just under 950 trillion BTU in 1997. This sharp dip here in the late-1970is is due to Federal policy during the Carter Administration, which resulted in decreased natural gas production as well as consumption.
During the past 40 years, petroleum's share of production has slipped from nearly half to around 1/5th. Natural gas' share, meanwhile, has steadily risen from 48% to 66%.
Currently, the lion's share of energy production goes to natural gas, which accounts for 2/3's of Kansas energy produced. Coal continues to be a bit player, while natural gas liquids accounts for around 11% of the State's energy production.
Energy Research Center, University of Kansas
Updated June 2000
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