I will PAY YOU to take my natural gas

我会付钱给你拿走我的天然气

The Indicator from Planet Money

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2024-09-11

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A weird thing is happening in West Texas. Natural gas prices have gotten so low, energy producers are actually paying to give it away. Today, why it's happening and whether it's a big concern. Plus, who else won a Beigie award! Related episodes:Texas' new power grid problem (Apple / Spotify) The debate at the heart of new electricity transmission (Apple / Spotify) The rise of American natural gas (Apple / Spotify) For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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