Companies in the natural gas industry range from exploration and production to transportation and distribution, as well as those involved in liquefied natural gas (LNG) export and storage. Some major players include:

1 . ExxonMobil

• One of the largest integrated oil and gas companies in the world, involved in the full value chain from exploration to marketing natural gas.

2 . Chevron

• Similar to ExxonMobil, Chevron is deeply involved in natural gas production and transportation, with a focus on both conventional and unconventional resources.

3 . Royal Dutch Shell

• Known for its work in both natural gas and LNG, Shell is one of the leaders in the global energy transition.

4 . BP (British Petroleum)

• BP is working on diversifying its portfolio but still maintains a significant stake in natural gas production, particularly in shale gas.

5 . ConocoPhillips

• Primarily focused on oil and natural gas production, ConocoPhillips has a large footprint in North American shale gas.

6 . Cheniere Energy

• Specializes in LNG, both production and export, and is a major player in the global LNG market.

7. EQT Corporation

• A major U.S. producer of natural gas, especially in the Appalachian Basin.

8 . Kinder Morgan

• Focused more on the transportation side of natural gas, with pipelines and storage systems that help move gas to various markets.