Global natural gas production reached a record high of ************* cubic meters in 2024, continuing a general upward trend that has persisted for decades. The increase in production aligns with rising global natural gas demand, which is projected to surpass ************ cubic meters by 2050, driven largely by consumption in the Asia Pacific region. Liquefied natural gas trade expands As natural gas production rises, so does the global trade in liquefied natural gas (LNG). In 2023, LNG trade volume reached *********** cubic meters, with the United States emerging as the world's largest LNG exporter. The growth in LNG trade is supported by increasing liquefaction capacity, which reached ************* metric tons in 2023, a ** percent increase since 2010, although growth has slowed in recent years. United States leads in production and exports The United States has solidified its position as the world's leading natural gas producer and exporter. In 2023, U.S. production reached approximately ************ cubic meters, accounting for roughly ********** of global production. It significantly outpaces Russia, the second-largest producer. U.S. production dominance extends to exports, with the U.S. shipping **** billion cubic meters via pipelines and ************* cubic meters as LNG in 2023.

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As of 2024, the United States was the biggest producer of natural gas in the world. With a production of approximately ************* cubic meters that year, U.S. natural gas production was over *********** cubic meters more than the second biggest producer - Russia. These two nations are by far the biggest contributors to natural gas production on the planet. In 2024, global natural gas production reached a peak of ************* cubic meters. Global natural gas reserves Global proved natural gas reserves totaled nearly 209 trillion cubic meters in 2024. The Middle East and the Commonwealth of Independent States are home to the largest regional natural gas reserves. The country with the largest proved natural gas reserves is Russia, which holds *********** cubic meters in 2024. In the previous year, Russia’s state-owned energy group Gazprom held a **** percent share of global natural gas. Natural gas trade In addition to having the largest natural gas reserves, Russia is also one of the world’s leading gas exporting country. The majority of Russia’s gas exports are via pipelines, and in 2024 it exported approximately ************* cubic meters through this method. In comparison, Qatar is the third largest natural gas exporter, but is the leading LNG exporting country.

This statistic shows the share of the total global natural gas production that unconventional natural gas accounts for from 2010 to 2016. In 2016, the production of unconventional natural gas amounted to ** percent of the total global production of natural gas.

United States Natural Gas Production: New-Well: Haynesville data was reported at 386.300 Cub ft/Day mn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 382.800 Cub ft/Day mn for Feb 2025. United States Natural Gas Production: New-Well: Haynesville data is updated monthly, averaging 492.300 Cub ft/Day mn from Jan 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 147 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,009.700 Cub ft/Day mn in Jan 2023 and a record low of 171.800 Cub ft/Day mn in Sep 2016. United States Natural Gas Production: New-Well: Haynesville data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB011: Natural Gas Production: by Region.

United States Natural Gas Production: Dry Gas data was reported at 2,640.230 Cub ft bn in Aug 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,585.113 Cub ft bn for Jul 2018. United States Natural Gas Production: Dry Gas data is updated monthly, averaging 1,590.388 Cub ft bn from Jan 1973 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 548 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,640.230 Cub ft bn in Aug 2018 and a record low of 1,222.287 Cub ft bn in Sep 1986. United States Natural Gas Production: Dry Gas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB010: Natural Gas Production.

The average for 2023 based on 43 countries was 0.722 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in Russia: 23.271 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Belgium: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Natural Gas Production: Xinjiang data was reported at 42,268.000 Cub m mn in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 41,730.000 Cub m mn for 2023. Natural Gas Production: Xinjiang data is updated yearly, averaging 22,276.500 Cub m mn from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2024, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42,268.000 Cub m mn in 2024 and a record low of 41.160 Cub m mn in 1994. Natural Gas Production: Xinjiang data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s China – Table CN.RBA: Energy Production: Natural Gas.

The average for 2023 based on 189 countries was 0.802 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in the USA: 39.164 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Antigua and Barbuda: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

India Natural Gas: Production: Onshore: Net Availability data was reported at 10,060.282 Cub m mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 9,200.767 Cub m mn for 2017. India Natural Gas: Production: Onshore: Net Availability data is updated yearly, averaging 8,571.942 Cub m mn from Mar 2009 (Median) to 2018, with 10 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10,060.282 Cub m mn in 2018 and a record low of 8,268.730 Cub m mn in 2011. India Natural Gas: Production: Onshore: Net Availability data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table IN.RBM004: Natural Gas: Production: by Major States.

The average for 2023 based on 19 countries was 0.232 quadrillion Btu. The highest value was in Mexico: 1.207 quadrillion Btu and the lowest value was in Dominican Republic: 0 quadrillion Btu. The indicator is available from 1980 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The world's production of conventional natural gas totaled ***** billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2022, while that of unconventional gas amounted to ***** bcm. Global production of both types of gas are projected to reach a combined output of ***** bcm in 2030 under a stated policies (STEP) scenario, which is based on current policies and those under development. However, total production would drop to some ***** bcm under a net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario. The same scenario would see net trade of liquified natural gas increase globally between 2022 and 2030.

United States Natural Gas Production: Gross Withdrawals data was reported at 3,178.843 Cub ft bn in Aug 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,106.695 Cub ft bn for Jul 2018. United States Natural Gas Production: Gross Withdrawals data is updated monthly, averaging 1,985.836 Cub ft bn from Jan 1980 (Median) to Aug 2018, with 464 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,178.843 Cub ft bn in Aug 2018 and a record low of 1,449.958 Cub ft bn in Sep 1986. United States Natural Gas Production: Gross Withdrawals data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Energy Information Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.RB010: Natural Gas Production.

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Key information about Norway Natural Gas Production: OPEC: Marketed Production

• Norway Natural Gas Production: OPEC: Marketed Production was reported at 129,448.000 Cub m mn in Dec 2024
• This records an increase from the previous number of 120,176.000 Cub m mn for Dec 2023
• Norway Natural Gas Production: OPEC: Marketed Production data is updated yearly, averaging 27,380.000 Cub m mn from Dec 1960 to 2024, with 65 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 129,448.000 Cub m mn in 2024 and a record low of 0.000 Cub m mn in 1973
• Norway Natural Gas Production: OPEC: Marketed Production data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.NG: Natural Gas Production: Marketed Production

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Mexico MX: Production: Natural Gas: Daily Average: Associated data was reported at 3,886.000 Cub ft mn in Feb 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,665.000 Cub ft mn for Jan 2019. Mexico MX: Production: Natural Gas: Daily Average: Associated data is updated monthly, averaging 3,439.500 Cub ft mn from Jan 1988 (Median) to Feb 2019, with 374 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,993.000 Cub ft mn in Sep 2015 and a record low of 2,823.000 Cub ft mn in Jul 2005. Mexico MX: Production: Natural Gas: Daily Average: Associated data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Petroleos Mexicanos. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.RB005: Natural Gas Production.

Venezuela: Natural gas production: The latest value from 2023 is 0.916 quadrillion Btu, an increase from 0.902 quadrillion Btu in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.802 quadrillion Btu, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for Venezuela from 1980 to 2023 is 0.923 quadrillion Btu. The minimum value, 0.616 quadrillion Btu, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 1.334 quadrillion Btu was recorded in 2001.

Global oil and gas production companies have gone through significant turbulence for most of the period. Revenue started off in a downturn amid the pandemic and its accompanying lockdowns, primarily the industry's largest market, the transportation sector, was limited. This was quickly reversed as the economy opened and supply outpaced demand, causing prices to skyrocket. High prices, accompanied by swelling production, led to surging revenue. This was further amplified by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which forced many countries to put sanctions on Russia. With countries scrambling to find new suppliers, prices continued to shoot up in 2022. Nonetheless, prices eventually cooled back down later in the period, but still remained well above pre-pandemic levels. Overall revenue has pushed up at a CAGR of 11.7% to $4.0 trillion through the end of 2025, including a slight 7.3% dip in 2025 alone. Profit also surged as purchase costs came down. Emerging markets in BRIC nations, Southeast Asia and Africa continue to drive growth because of rapid industrialization and population increases, heightening the need for crude oil, natural gas and related downstream products. Even so, the gradual shift toward renewable energy poses challenges for producers, as many countries have implemented regulations and incentives to promote clean energy use. Geopolitical tensions and the uncertainties stemming from the global pandemic underscore the importance of diversifying supply sources to ensure energy security. Overall, industry revenue is set to push down at a CAGR of 2.5% to $3.6 trillion through the end of 2030. The bulk of this period will be highlighted by more efforts in oil and gas exploration and production in emerging markets, potentially transforming these regions into major global producers. Established countries will take this time to upgrade their technology and infrastructure to make production more efficient to keep profitability steady. Even so, the excess supply of oil and gas, combined with the push for sustainability, will drive prices down, leading to revenue contractions.

Ecuador: Natural gas production: The latest value from 2023 is 0.01 quadrillion Btu, unchanged from 0.01 quadrillion Btu in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 0.802 quadrillion Btu, based on data from 189 countries. Historically, the average for Ecuador from 1980 to 2023 is 0.009 quadrillion Btu. The minimum value, 0.002 quadrillion Btu, was reached in 1981 while the maximum of 0.022 quadrillion Btu was recorded in 2014.