- 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.
Italy Natural Gas Liquids Production was 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 0% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of Italy for 2022 and 2023 provides an overview of the country's recent NGL production landscape, highlighting output levels, production trends, and developments within the domestic energy sector.
Italy Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022 to 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+0%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022 and the low 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Italy ranks 26 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,431 Thousand Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (1,780 Thousand Barrels Daily). It accounts for 0% of the global total in 2023.
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 | 2.00 | 0% |
| 2022 | 2.00 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Liquids Production by country, 2023, Thousand Barrels Daily. Italy is highlighted.
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 NGL production and serves as an important indicator of natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, domestic energy supply, and the performance of Italy’s upstream and midstream energy industries. The data supports analysis of production stability, supply dynamics, and short-term industry trends.
Italy recorded NGL production of 2 thousand barrels daily in 2022. Production remained unchanged at 2 thousand barrels daily in 2023, indicating a stable production environment and consistent output from domestic natural gas processing and associated hydrocarbon operations. The steady production level suggests that existing processing infrastructure and resource development activities continued to support NGL output without significant expansion or decline during the review period.
Overall, the dataset indicates that Italy remains a relatively small producer of natural gas liquids, with production volumes remaining modest yet stable across the available years. While output levels are limited compared to major global producers, the continued production recorded in both years reflects the presence of an operational domestic NGL supply base. Future production performance will depend on developments in natural gas extraction activities, processing capacity enhancements, upstream investment, regulatory policies, and broader energy market conditions.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for tracking national NGL production performance, evaluating supply-side trends, assessing industry developments, supporting market intelligence activities, forecasting future production patterns, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry participants to make informed decisions related to energy planning, resource management, and investment strategies.
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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.
Italy Natural Gas Liquids Production was 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
Italy Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022 to 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+0%), an average of +0% a year. The series high was 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022 and the low 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022.
The highest value was 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022 and the lowest was 2.00 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022.
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 2022–2023 and is reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.
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