Utah’s Projected Fossil Fuel Energy Growth – Next 10 years

Sep 2, 2026

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This document presents projected fossil fuel energy growth in Utah over the next 10 years, alongside current conventional fossil fuel production rates and proven reserves. The data highlights anticipated increases in electricity load, natural gas consumption, and petroleum usage. Specifically, electricity load is projected to grow by 17.9% with an annual rate of 1.8%, natural gas consumption by 23.7% with an annual rate of 2.4%, and petroleum usage by 12.8% with an annual rate of 1.3%. The report also details Utah's current proven reserves and annual production rates for petroleum, natural gas, and coal, estimating remaining years of reserve at current production rates. For petroleum, there are 504 million barrels in proven reserves and an annual production rate of 26 million barrels, leaving approximately 19 years of reserves. Natural gas has 8.1 trillion cubic feet in proven reserves and an annual production rate of 0.462 trillion cubic feet, with about 18 years remaining. Coal reserves are listed at 201 million tons with an annual production rate of 20 million tons, resulting in 10 years of reserves. The document also notes specific details for Kaiparowits coal reserves, including 505 million tons and 25 years of proven reserves at current production rates. Units of measurement such as mbbl (million barrels), bcf (billions of cubic feet), and mt (millions of tons) are clarified.

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Utah’s Projected Fossil Fuel Energy Growth – Next 10 years

Utah’s Current Conventional Fossil Fuel Production Rates and Proven Reserves

FAQs

What are the projected growth rates for different fossil fuels in Utah over the next 10 years?

Over the next 10 years, Utah is projected to see a 17.9% increase in electricity load, a 23.7% increase in natural gas consumption, and a 12.8% increase in petroleum usage. These correspond to annual growth rates of 1.8%, 2.4%, and 1.3% respectively.

What are the current proven reserves and annual production rates for petroleum, natural gas, and coal in Utah?

Utah has 504 million barrels of petroleum reserves with an annual production of 26 million barrels, 8.1 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves with an annual production of 0.462 Tcf, and 201 million tons of coal reserves with an annual production of 20 million tons. Some specific data for Kaiparowits coal reserves is also provided.

How many years of reserves are estimated for petroleum, natural gas, and coal in Utah at their current production rates?

At current production rates, Utah has approximately 19 years of petroleum reserves, 18 years of natural gas reserves, and 10 years of coal reserves. Notably, Kaiparowits coal reserves are estimated to last for 25 years at current production rates.

Sep 2, 2026

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