Some observers, though, believe the ramped up U.S. production will be able to meet the natural gas inventory shortfall, especially with alternative oil hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, techniques. [Nat Gas ETF Tries to Play Catchup]
“The main issue with the North American supply picture is that there are some great production economics in some parts of the country and not so great in other parts of the country,” Blanch added.
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