The total natural gas production of FSU in 2022 was 30874bcf, an increase of 1.69% when compared to 2021. The largest gas-producing countries are Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan. Through to 2030, annual FSU gas production is forecasted to increase by a CAGR of 0.39% to reach 32077bcf. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the FSU natural gas fields segment. Buy the latest natural gas fields profiles here.
Here are the 10 largest natural gas upcoming fields by reserves in FSU, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Kruzenshternskoye
Kruzenshternskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2031, approximately at the rate of 3,119.49mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2116. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 35,995.87bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Sakhalin 3 (Kirinskoye South (Yuzhno-Kirinskoye))
Sakhalin 3 (Kirinskoye South (Yuzhno-Kirinskoye)) is located in Okhotsk Sea Shelf, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Shelf Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2036, approximately at the rate of 2,005mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2072. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 20,252bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Salmanovskoye (Utrenneye)
Salmanovskoye (Utrenneye) is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas oil field is owned by China National Offshore Oil (10.00%), China National Petroleum (10.00%), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (7.50%), Mitsui & Co (2.50%), Novatek (60.00%), TotalEnergies (10.00%) and operated by Arctic LNG 2. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2026, approximately at the rate of 2,775.75mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 21357bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Shtokman (Shtokmanovskoye)
Shtokman (Shtokmanovskoye) is located in Barents Sea Shelf, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2032, approximately at the rate of 2173mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2106. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 21668bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Kharasaveiskoye
Kharasaveiskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Nadym. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2027, approximately at the rate of 2,797mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2102. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 21449bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Geofizicheskoye
Geofizicheskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Novatek (100.00%) and operated by Arctic LNG 1. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2027 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 2,601mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2069. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 19383bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Kamennomysskoye North (Severo-Kamennomysskoye)
Kamennomysskoye North (Severo-Kamennomysskoye) is located in Kara Sea Shelf, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2032, approximately at the rate of 1,365.49mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2086. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 8,810.90bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Kamennomysskoye-Sea
Kamennomysskoye-Sea is located in Kara Sea Shelf, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2027, approximately at the rate of 1,424.25 mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2075. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 8,748.42bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. 25 Years of Independence
25 Years of Independence is located in Surkhandarya Province, Uzbekistan. This natural gas field is owned by Altmax Holding (75.00%), Centrex Energy & Gas (6.25%), Gazprom (6.25%), Uzbekneftegaz National Holding Co (12.50%) and operated by Surhan Gas Chemical Operating Co. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2041, approximately at the rate of 483.44mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2074. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 5147bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Layavozhskoye
Layavozhskoye is located in Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (50.00%), Lukoil Oil Co (50.00%) and operated by Layavozhneftegaz. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2029, approximately at the rate of 571.72mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2066. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 4,789.21bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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