Natural Gas Liquids Production โ - Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production refers to the total volume of liquid hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas during production and processing within a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and includes hydrocarbons that are separated from natural gas streams because they condense into liquids under normal surface conditions. Major components include ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). This indicator reflects a country's capability to recover valuable liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas production and is widely used to assess upstream gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, and supply of feedstocks for petrochemical, heating, and transportation applications.
Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects total NGL production and serves as an important indicator of natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, investment trends, and the overall performance of Algeria's energy sector. The dataset supports evaluation of production trends, processing capacity, and long-term supply performance.
Algeria produced 268 thousand barrels daily of NGLs in 2015 before declining gradually to 261 thousand in 2016, 254 thousand in 2017, 252 thousand in 2018, and 247 thousand in 2019. Production decreased further to 233 thousand barrels daily in 2020 before recovering to 248 thousand in 2021, 265 thousand in 2022, and 271 thousand barrels daily in 2023, exceeding the production level recorded at the beginning of the review period. The recovery reflects stronger natural gas processing activity and improved operational performance.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates an initial period of declining production followed by a sustained recovery after 2020. Rising output during the final years highlights improved utilization of natural gas resources and continued investment in processing infrastructure. Algeria remains an important regional NGL producer, supporting domestic energy demand and downstream industrial activities.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national NGL production performance, evaluating supply trends, assessing upstream investment, supporting market analysis, forecasting future production, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and production planning.