- 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.
Global Natural Gas Liquids Production was 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 5.5% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of Global (World) from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide NGL production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, and overall industry performance throughout the review period.
Global Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 10,029 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+35.8%), an average of +3.9% a year. The series high was 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 10,029 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 3,590 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +5.8% in 2022.
Of the 27 countries in this dataset, U.S., Saudi Arabia and Iran have the highest values in 2023 (6,431, 1,780, 722 Thousand Barrels Daily respectively).
Country ranking
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Barrels Daily↕ | vs 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | U.S. | 6,431 | +8.4% | |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1,780 | +5.8% | |
| 3 | Iran | 722 | +14.1% | |
| 4 | Canada | 718 | +1.4% | |
| 5 | UAE | 671 | +2.3% | |
| 6 | Russia | 522 | −2.1% | |
| 7 | Qatar | 461 | +0.9% | |
| 8 | Kuwait | 318 | −3.3% | |
| 9 | Algeria | 271 | +2.3% | |
| 10 | Norway | 204 | +3.6% | |
| 11 | Thailand | 188 | +1.6% | |
| 12 | Mexico | 164 | +3.8% | |
| 13 | Argentina | 128 | +4.1% | |
| 14 | India | 123 | −5.4% | |
| 15 | Australia | 101 | 0% | |
| 16 | Brazil | 101 | +11% | |
| 17 | Iraq | 84.00 | +13.5% | |
| 18 | Nigeria | 70.00 | +4.5% | |
| 19 | Malaysia | 57.00 | −3.4% | |
| 20 | UK | 56.00 | −16.4% | |
| 21 | Egypt | 45.00 | 0% | |
| 22 | Venezuela | 44.00 | −6.4% | |
| 23 | Indonesia | 32.00 | −5.9% | |
| 24 | Turkmenistan | 28.00 | −6.7% | |
| 25 | Vietnam | 13.00 | +18.2% | |
| 26 | Azerbaijan | 2.00 | +100% | |
| 27 | Italy | 2.00 | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 13,619 | +5.5% |
| 2022 | 12,906 | +5.8% |
| 2021 | 12,203 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 11,875 | −0.2% |
| 2019 | 11,898 | +4.5% |
| 2018 | 11,391 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 10,779 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 10,524 | +4.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 10,029 | — |
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 million barrels daily, the dataset serves as a key indicator of global natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource development, and the performance of the international oil and gas sector. Incorporating production trends from major producers such as the United States and Saudi Arabia, the dataset enables evaluation of global supply dynamics, production efficiency, and long-term energy market trends.
Global NGL production increased steadily from 10.03 million barrels daily in 2015 to 10.52 million in 2016 and 10.78 million in 2017. Output continued rising to 11.39 million barrels daily in 2018 and 11.90 million in 2019, followed by a slight decline to 11.88 million in 2020. Production resumed its upward trajectory, reaching 12.20 million barrels daily in 2021, 12.91 million in 2022, and 13.62 million in 2023, the highest level during the review period. The United States remained the largest contributor, increasing production from 3.34 million barrels daily in 2015 to 6.43 million in 2023, reflecting strong shale-driven growth. In contrast, Saudi Arabia showed relatively stable output, fluctuating between 1.56 million and 1.78 million barrels daily, with modest long-term growth.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates consistent global growth in NGL production, driven primarily by rapid expansion in the United States, which more than offset stable or slower-growing output in other major producing countries. The temporary dip in 2020 was quickly recovered, reflecting resilient upstream and midstream operations worldwide. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring global production trends, evaluating supply dynamics, supporting market analysis, forecasting future output, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop informed energy strategies and long-term 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.
Global Natural Gas Liquids Production was 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 5.5% on 2022.
Global Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 10,029 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+35.8%), an average of +3.9% a year. The series high was 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 10,029 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The highest value was 13,619 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the lowest was 10,029 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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