Kansas: Net Energy Producer
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Since the mid-1970's Coal Consumption has Greatly Outpaced Production

Coal's share of energy consumption began to grow sharply in the mid-1970's as Lacygne, Jeffery Energy Center and Holcomb coal-fired units came on-line between 1973 and 1983.

Kansas Petroleum Consumption Has Outpaced Production since 1974

Petroleum production has been declining since the 1950's with 1998 production at 1/3 of 1960 levels and half of mid-1980's levels. While consumption has had several peaks and valleys, overall it has decreased since the mid-80's.

Energy Research Center, University of Kansas
Updated June 2000
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