North America natural gas production increased by 17.91% in 2022 compared with 2021. The largest gas-producing countries are the US, Canada, and Mexico. Through 2030, North America natural gas production is forecasted to increase by a CAGR of 0.61%. 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, the US had the highest natural gas production, followed by Canada and Mexico. Here are the 10 largest natural gas-producing fields by production in North America in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
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1. Ixachi
Ixachi is located in Veracruz, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 618.09mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 12.44% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056. Buy the profile here.
2. Quesqui
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Quesqui is located in Tabasco, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 485mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 8.25% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2114. Buy the profile here.
3. Coulomb Phase 2
Coulomb Phase 2 is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Shell and operated by Shell Offshore. The field produced 72.72mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 32.54% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. Buy the profile here.
4. Tizon
Tizon is located in Tabasco, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 71.71mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 86.47% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. Buy the profile here.
5. Leo
Leo is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by China National Offshore Oil; Deepwater Development; LLOG Exploration Company; and operated by LLOG Exploration Offshore. The field produced 66.07mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 30.28% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2064.
6. Nejo (IEPC)
Nejo (IEPC) is located in Tamaulipas, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 59.11mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 74.48% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2036. Buy the profile here.
7. May
May is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 52.44mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 95.29% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2028. Buy the profile here.
8. Gasifero
Gasifero is located in Veracruz, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 49.8mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 76.78% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2034. Buy the profile here.
9. Koban
Koban is located in the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 49.15mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 10% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. Buy the profile here.
10. Powerball
Powerball is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Murphy Oil; Walter Oil & Gas; and operated by Murphy Exploration & Production Co. The field produced 43.06mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 30.77% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. Buy the profile here.
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