- 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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Natural Gas Liquids Production was 552 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.1% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's NGL production performance, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments throughout the review period.
Commonwealth of Independent States Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 488 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 552 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+13.1%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 572 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2021 and the low 488 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 84.00 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +13.3% in 2021.
Within Commonwealth of Independent States, Russia has the highest value in 2023 at 522 Thousand Barrels Daily, 94.6% of the regional total.
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russia | 522 | −2.1% | |
| 2 | Turkmenistan | 28.00 | −6.7% | |
| 3 | Azerbaijan | 2.00 | +100% |
By region
Thousand Barrels Daily, 2023. Each bar is that region's total.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.
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| Year | Thousand Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 552 | −2.1% |
| 2022 | 564 | −1.4% |
| 2021Peak | 572 | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 505 | −3.1% |
| 2019 | 521 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 503 | +1% |
| 2017 | 498 | −0.4% |
| 2016 | 500 | +2.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 488 | — |
Data definition
Natural Gas Liquids Production — - 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.
The data includes the production of all major natural gas liquids recovered from natural gas processing plants and field separation facilities, including ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). It covers NGLs produced from both associated gas (produced alongside crude oil) and non-associated natural gas fields. Production from onshore and offshore operations is included, and the indicator reflects volumes recovered before further refining or fractionation into individual products. The data is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national production statistics and industry sources, enabling consistent comparison of NGL production across countries and over time.
The data excludes dry natural gas (methane) that remains in the gas stream after NGL extraction, as well as crude oil, lease condensate, refined petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced through refinery processing rather than direct natural gas recovery. It also excludes synthetic liquid fuels derived from coal, biomass, or gas-to-liquids (GTL) technologies unless explicitly included in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure NGL consumption, reserves, imports, exports, storage, or petrochemical production. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, processing technologies, product classifications, and estimation methodologies across countries.
Natural Gas Liquids Production — - 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 regional NGL production and serves as an important indicator of natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, upstream investment, and regional energy sector performance. Incorporating production data from Russia, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan, the dataset enables analysis of regional supply dynamics, production efficiency, and long-term market performance.
The Commonwealth of Independent States recorded relatively stable NGL production, increasing from 488 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 500 thousand in 2016, 498 thousand in 2017, 503 thousand in 2018, and 521 thousand in 2019. Production declined slightly to 505 thousand barrels daily in 2020, before rising to 572 thousand in 2021, the highest level during the review period. Output moderated to 564 thousand barrels daily in 2022 and 552 thousand in 2023. Russia remained the dominant producer, increasing from 470 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 522 thousand in 2023. Turkmenistan expanded production from 17 thousand to 28 thousand barrels daily, while Azerbaijan maintained 1 thousand barrels daily from 2015 to 2022 before increasing to 2 thousand in 2023.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates stable regional NGL production with moderate long-term growth, primarily driven by Russia and supported by gradual gains in Turkmenistan. Azerbaijan maintained a largely stable production profile throughout the review period. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring regional NGL production performance, evaluating supply trends, supporting market analysis, forecasting future production, assessing upstream developments, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop informed energy strategies and long-term production planning.
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Definition- 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.
Commonwealth of Independent States Natural Gas Liquids Production was 552 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.1% on 2022.
Commonwealth of Independent States Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 488 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 552 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+13.1%), an average of +1.6% a year. The series high was 572 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2021 and the low 488 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The highest value was 572 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2021 and the lowest was 488 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
Included: The data includes the production of all major natural gas liquids recovered from natural gas processing plants and field separation facilities, including ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). It covers NGLs produced from both associated gas (produced alongside crude oil) and non-associated natural gas fields. Production from onshore and offshore operations is included, and the indicator reflects volumes recovered before further refining or fractionation into individual products. The data is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national production statistics and industry sources, enabling consistent comparison of NGL production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes dry natural gas (methane) that remains in the gas stream after NGL extraction, as well as crude oil, lease condensate, refined petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced through refinery processing rather than direct natural gas recovery. It also excludes synthetic liquid fuels derived from coal, biomass, or gas-to-liquids (GTL) technologies unless explicitly included in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure NGL consumption, reserves, imports, exports, storage, or petrochemical production. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, processing technologies, product classifications, and estimation methodologies across countries.
The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015–2023 and is reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.
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