Global natural gas production was 1,30,837bcf in 2022, an increase of 5.7% in 2021. The largest gas-producing countries are the US, Russia, and Iran. Through 2030, annual global gas production is forecasted to increase by a CAGR of 0.71% to reach 1,39,446bcf. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil and gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2022, the US had the highest natural gas production at 29,426bcf, followed by Russia at 23,858bcf and Mexico at 10,506bcf. Here are the 10 largest natural gas-producing fields by production globally in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
1. Bovanenkovskoye
Bovanenkovskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Nadym. The field produced 10,875mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 22.1% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. The peak production was approximately 11,262mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.04% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 98,923bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
2. Zapolyarnoye
Zapolyarnoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg. The field produced 10,142mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 49.71% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2013. The peak production was approximately 11,368mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.83% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 70,161bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
3. Yamburgskoye
Yamburgskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg. The field produced 6,325mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 80.89% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 1992. The peak production was approximately 17,245mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2095. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.77% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 35,610bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
4. Urengoyskoye (Urengoysky)
Urengoyskoye (Urengoysky) is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Urengoy. The field produced 4,284mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 91.09% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 1992. The peak production was approximately 27,825mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.2% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 22,501bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
5. Troll
Troll is located in the North Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by ConocoPhillips (1.62%); Equinor (30.58%); Petoro (56.00%); Shell (8.10%); TotalEnergies (3.70%); and operated by Equinor Energy. The field produced 3,850mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 60.11% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 3,850mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2062. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.05% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 18,033bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
6. South Pars Phases 6, 7 and 8
South Pars Phases 6, 7, and 8 are located in the Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%), and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 3,444mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 52.09% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately 3,444mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2029. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.96% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 14,273bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
7. Galkynysh Project
Galkynysh Project is located in Mary Province, Turkmenistan. This natural gas field is owned by Turkmengaz (100.00%) and operated by Turkmengaz. The field produced 3,396mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 48.9% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 3,396mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.95% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 7,690bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
8. Zohr
Zohr is located in the Mediterranean Sea, Egypt. This natural gas field is owned by BP (10.00%); Egyptian General Petroleum (0.00%); Eni (50.00%); Mubadala Investment Co (10.00%); Rosneft Oil Co (30.00%); and operated by Petrobel. The field produced 2,611mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 23.42% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2030. The peak production will be approximately 3,138mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.88% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 13,648bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
9. North West Shelf Venture
North West Shelf Venture is located in Western Australia, Australia. This natural gas field is owned by BP (16.65%); Chevron (16.67%); Mitsubishi (8.34%); Mitsui & Co (8.34%); Shell (16.67%); Woodside Energy Group (33.34%); and operated by Woodside Energy Group. The field produced 3,111mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 83.28% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 3,111mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.87% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 4,725bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
10. Tarim (PetroChina)
Tarim (PetroChina) is located in Xinjiang, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (100.00%), and operated by PetroChina Co. The field produced 3,088.4mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 22.59% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2036. The peak production was approximately 4,973mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.86% of the global daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 44,245bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
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