The U.S. state that has been at the center of the shale gas boom is Texas.

Because of its huge amounts in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale, Texas has played a significant role in the shale gas boom. The state is now among the top producers of natural gas in the United States thanks to a recent boom in shale gas extraction. Texas is a top destination for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) due to its favorable regulatory environment and robust infrastructure for shale gas drilling and processing. Due in large part to this boom, the United States is now the world's top producer of natural gas.