Which country is the largest producer of natural gas?
A
Qatar
B
United States
C
Russia
D
Iran
Correct Answer: Option B — United States
Explanation:
The United States has become the world's largest producer of natural gas largely due to the shale gas revolution and hydraulic fracturing technology. It surpassed Russia around 2011. Natural gas is used for electricity generation heating and as an industrial feedstock and its global trade continues to grow significantly.