Figure 7. Yes, there are 9000 unused drilling permits

Unused permits are not entirely due to companies choosing not to (some definitely are doing that) drill. For others, there are legal cases, and supply chain bottlenecks for materials like piping. Still, the industry could meaningfully increase the supply in the US were they so inclined.

Appendix for “What to know about gas prices, what's driving up the price, and a future threat lurking therein”