Slovenia is the world’s 45th-largest producer of natural gas and the country’s output decreased by 9% in 2023, over 2022. The country accounts for 0% of global production, with the world’s other largest producers being the US, Russia and Iran. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the natural gas sector in Slovenia in its report, Oil and Gas Upstream Production and Capex Outlook by Projects (Crude and Condensate and Natural Gas), Fields (Active, Planned and Announced), Region, Key Countries, Companies and Forecast, 2023-2027. Buy the report here.
Over the five years to 2023, production from Slovenia decreased by a CAGR of 5% and is expected to drop by a CAGR of 7% between 2024 and 2028.
The largest producers of natural gas in Slovenia are Ascent Resources, Petrol dd Ljubljana and Nafta Lendava. Ascent Resources was the largest producer of natural gas in 2023 with output up by 13% on 2022.
Petrol dd Ljubljana was the second-largest producer, with output up by 13%, and Nafta Lendava was third with an increase of 13% on the previous year.
There are two natural gas producing fields in Slovenia, all located onshore. The Unknown has the majority of the natural gas fields in the country with one.
Role of natural gas in the energy transition
Natural gas plays a pivotal role in the global energy transition, serving as a transition fuel towards decarbonisation. As countries navigate the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, natural gas provides a lower-carbon alternative, aiding in reducing emissions and delivering reliable energy given the fluctuating availability of wind and solar power. Its versatility and abundance make it a key component in the evolving energy mix.
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