The total natural gas production of Europe in 2022 was 6,327.51bcf an increase of 14.71% when compared to 2021. The largest gas producing countries in Europe are Norway, United Kingdom, Netherlands. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 7.9% to reach 3,017.87bcf. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2022, Norway had the highest natural gas production at 3531.42bcf, followed by United Kingdom at 1201.34bcf and Netherlands at 721.08bcf. Here are the 10 largest natural gas fields in Europe by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Troll
Troll is located in 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 3,846.97mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 60.46% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 3,846.97mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The field currently accounts for approximately 22.21% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 17,790bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Ormen
Ormen Lange is located in Norwegian Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by Eni (4.41%), Equinor (25.35%), HitecVision (1.93%), Petoro (36.48%), Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo (14.02%), Shell (17.81%) and operated by Norske Shell. The field produced 924.3mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 85.67% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. The peak production was approximately at 2,146.8mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2034. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.34% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,486bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Aasta Hansteen
Aasta Hansteen is located in Norwegian Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by BASF (16.08%), ConocoPhillips (10.00%), Equinor (51.00%), LetterOne Holdings (7.92%), OMV (15.00%) and operated by Equinor Energy. The field produced 859.52mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 47.96% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. The peak production was approximately at 862.42mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2040. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.96% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,277bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Snøhvit
Snøhvit is located in Barents Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by BASF (1.88%), Equinor (36.79%), LetterOne Holdings (0.93%), Neptune Energy Group (12.00%), Petoro (30.00%), TotalEnergies (18.40%) and operated by Equinor Energy. The field produced 735.54mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 31.81% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2025. The peak production will be approximately at 965.12mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2064. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.25% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 5,377bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Skarv
Skarv is located in Norwegian Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by Aker BP (23.84%), BASF (18.81%), Equinor (36.16%), LetterOne Holdings (9.27%), Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo (11.92%) and operated by Aker BP. The field produced 595.87mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 39.79% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. The peak production will be approximately at 714.57 mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2042. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.44% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2,126bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Åsgard
Åsgard is located in Norwegian Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by Eni (15.35%), Equinor (34.57%), HitecVision (6.71%), Petoro (35.69%), TotalEnergies (7.68%) and operated by Equinor Energy. The field produced 534.49mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 94.23% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2009. The peak production was approximately at 1,191.11mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2034. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.09% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 452bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Culzean
Culzean is located in North Sea, United Kingdom. This natural gas field is owned by BP (32.00%), HitecVision (18.01%), TotalEnergies (49.99%) and operated by TotalEnergies E&P North Sea UK. The field produced 531.88mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 40.3% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 531.88mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.07% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 874bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Ærfugl
Ærfugl is located in Norwegian Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by Aker BP (23.84%), BASF (18.81%), Equinor (36.16%), LetterOne Holdings (9.27%), Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo (11.92%) and operated by Aker BP. The field produced 405.91mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 13.03% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 405.91mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2061. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.34% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 988bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. Dvalin
Dvalin is located in Norwegian Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by BASF (36.85%), LetterOne Holdings (18.15%), Petoro (35.00%), Solveig Gas Norway (10.00%) and operated by Wintershall Dea Norge. The field produced 285mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 16.25% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 285mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2063. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.65% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 536bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Kvitebjørn
Kvitebjørn is located in North Sea, Norway. This natural gas field is owned by Equinor (39.55%), Petoro (30.00%), Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe i Gazownictwo (6.45%), Sval Energi (19.00%), TotalEnergies (5.00%) and operated by Equinor Energy. The field produced 275.06mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 88.24% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. The peak production was approximately at 674.82mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2033. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.59% of the total Europe daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 438bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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