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Texas Gas Service Warns Of Potential Issues, Freezing Gas Wells Coupled With Higher Usage Could Lead To Shortages

In a release, the company said they're seeing much higher natural gas use coupled with supply issues.

(CBS News)

February 16, 2021

NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Texas Gas Service, one of the largest natural gas distribution companies in the state is warning of potential issues due to the unprecedented, historically low temperatures over an extended period in North Texas.

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In a release, the company said they’re seeing much higher natural gas use coupled with supply issues. As of Tuesday morning, their suppliers of natural gas are experiencing freezing gas wells due to the duration of the extreme cold. This is impacting the amount of gas they are able to provide to the company.

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