- 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.
Europe Natural Gas Liquids Production was 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 1.1% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of Europe from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the region's NGL production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, and industry performance throughout the review period.
Europe Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 415 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−32.3%), an average of −4.8% a year. The series high was 466 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the low 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023.
The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2023) is 185 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was −16.2% in 2022.
Within Europe, Norway has the highest value in 2023 at 204 Thousand Barrels Daily, 72.6% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Trough | 281 | −1.1% |
| 2022 | 284 | −16.2% |
| 2021 | 339 | −15.3% |
| 2020 | 400 | −5% |
| 2019 | 421 | −5.6% |
| 2018 | 446 | −4.3% |
| 2017Peak | 466 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 450 | +8.4% |
| 2015 | 415 | — |
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 serves as an important indicator of natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon production, and the performance of Europe's oil and gas sector. Incorporating production data from the United Kingdom, Norway, Italy, and remaining European countries, the dataset enables analysis of regional supply dynamics, production efficiency, and long-term market trends.
Europe's total NGL production increased from 415 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 450 thousand in 2016, reaching a peak of 466 thousand in 2017. Production subsequently declined to 446 thousand barrels daily in 2018, 421 thousand in 2019, and 400 thousand in 2020. The downward trend continued with output falling to 339 thousand barrels daily in 2021, 284 thousand in 2022, and 281 thousand in 2023. Norway remained Europe's largest producer despite declining output, decreasing from 338 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 204 thousand in 2023. The United Kingdom recorded fluctuating production, rising from 60 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 99 thousand in 2019 before declining to 56 thousand in 2023. Italy reported minimal production, recording 2 thousand barrels daily in both 2022 and 2023, while the remaining European countries maintained relatively stable production between 17 thousand and 22 thousand barrels daily throughout the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates a gradual decline in Europe's NGL production after 2017, primarily driven by lower Norwegian output despite relatively stable production across other countries. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring production trends, evaluating regional supply, supporting market analysis, forecasting future output, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to make informed strategic and investment decisions.
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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.
Europe Natural Gas Liquids Production was 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 1.1% on 2022.
Europe Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 415 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (−32.3%), an average of −4.8% a year. The series high was 466 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the low 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023.
The highest value was 466 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the lowest was 281 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023.
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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