North America natural gas production increased by 3.15% in 2023 compared with 2022. 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 2.5%. 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 2023, the US had the highest natural gas production, followed by Canada and Mexico. Here are the ten largest natural gas producing fields by production in North America in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
1. May
May is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 60.97mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 77.79% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. The peak production was approximately at 361.19mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.07% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
2. Koban
Koban is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 102.72mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 32.37% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2044. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.12% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
3. Coulomb
Coulomb is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Shell (100.00%) and operated by Shell Offshore. The field produced 22.12mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 80.58% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2005. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2040. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.03% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
4. Coulomb Phase 2
Coulomb Phase 2 is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Shell plc (100.00%) and operated by Shell Offshore Inc. The field produced 63.7mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 39.47% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2020. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.07% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
5. Teca
Teca is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 14.65mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 13.04% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2038. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.02% of the total North America daily natural gas output.
6. Etkal
Etkal is located in Gulf Of Mexico, Mexico. This natural gas field is owned by Petroleos Mexicanos (100.00%) and operated by Petroleos Mexicanos. The field produced 36.39mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 42.6% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. The peak production was approximately at 40.45mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2047. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.04% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
7. Venice
Venice is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Talos Energy and operated by Talos Resources. The field produced 0.03mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 0% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2025. The peak production will be approximately at 45.52mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The field currently accounts for approximately 0% of the total North America daily natural gas output.
8. North Cook Inlet Unit
North Cook Inlet Unit is located in Alaska, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Hilcorp Energy Co (100.00%) and operated by Hilcorp Alaska LLC. The field produced 37.26mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 52.09% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2009. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2045. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.04% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
9. Lime Rock
Lime Rock is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Talos Energy (100.00%) and operated by Talos Resources. The field produced 0.44mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 1.12% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2025. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2039.
10. Powerball
Powerball is located in Central Planning Area, the US. This natural gas field is owned by Murphy Oil (75.00%), Walter Oil & Gas (25.00%) and operated by Murphy Exploration & Production Co. The field produced 37.82mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 58.6% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2045. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.04% of the total North America daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
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