- Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year.
Kazakhstan Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring was 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022. The Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring dataset of Kazakhstan from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's gas flaring emission profile, highlighting flaring emissions, gas disposal trends, and environmental impacts over the observed period.
Kazakhstan Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring moved from 7.30 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−72.6%), an average of −14.9% a year. The series high was 7.30 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2022.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2022) is 5.30 Million Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −33.3% in 2022.
Among the 28 countries in this dataset, Kazakhstan ranks 19 for 2023, behind Russia (59.40 Million Tonnes) and U.S. (21.00 Million Tonnes). It accounts for 0.6% of the global total in 2023.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Million Tonnes.
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| Year | Million Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.00 | 0% |
| 2022 Trough | 2.00 | −33.3% |
| 2021 | 3.00 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 2.90 | −6.5% |
| 2019 | 3.10 | −24.4% |
| 2018 | 4.10 | −14.6% |
| 2017 | 4.80 | −9.4% |
| 2016 | 5.30 | −27.4% |
| 2015Peak | 7.30 | — |
Regional context
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring by country, 2023, Million Tonnes. Kazakhstan is highlighted.
Data definition
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring — - Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
The data includes CO₂ emissions generated from the controlled combustion of natural gas through routine and non-routine flaring at oil fields, gas processing facilities, refineries, offshore production platforms, and other petroleum production sites. It covers emissions from associated gas flaring during crude oil extraction as well as flaring conducted for operational safety, equipment maintenance, testing, emergencies, and production management. The indicator is compiled using standardized international methodologies based on reported flaring volumes, satellite observations, and emission conversion factors, enabling consistent comparison of flaring-related emissions across countries and over time.
The data excludes carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, industrial production, transportation, residential, and commercial energy use that are unrelated to natural gas flaring. It also excludes methane emissions released through venting, fugitive emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, and greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide unless specifically converted into CO₂-equivalent values. Emissions from land-use change, industrial processes, waste management, and agriculture are not included. Additionally, the indicator does not account for emissions avoided through gas recovery, reinjection, or utilization projects, and minor variations may occur due to differences in national reporting methods, satellite detection, and estimation techniques.
Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring — - Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Measured in million tonnes, the dataset reflects carbon emissions generated from the flaring of natural gas during oil and gas production, making it an important indicator of upstream operational efficiency, gas utilization practices, environmental performance, and emission management.
Kazakhstan recorded carbon emissions from natural gas flaring of 7.3 million tonnes in 2015, declining significantly to 5.3 million tonnes in 2016 and 4.8 million tonnes in 2017. Emissions continued to decrease to 4.1 million tonnes in 2018 and 3.1 million tonnes in 2019. Carbon emissions declined further to 2.9 million tonnes in 2020, increased marginally to 3.0 million tonnes in 2021, and then fell to 2.0 million tonnes in both 2022 and 2023, the lowest level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset highlights a substantial long-term decline in Kazakhstan's carbon emissions from natural gas flaring. The trend reflects improved gas capture and utilization practices, operational efficiency improvements, and ongoing efforts to reduce routine flaring and associated greenhouse gas emissions across the upstream oil and gas sector.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring flaring-related emissions, evaluating environmental performance, and assessing long-term emission trends. It also supports sustainability assessments, climate policy development, investment analysis, and regulatory decision-making. Researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders can use the information to evaluate emission reduction progress, gas management strategies, and future opportunities for cleaner hydrocarbon production.
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Definition- Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring refers to the amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emitted as a result of burning (flaring) natural gas during oil and gas production, processing, and extraction activities within a given year. Natural gas flaring is commonly used to dispose of excess or unwanted gas that cannot be economically captured, transported, or utilized. The indicator is typically measured in million tonnes of carbon dioxide (MtCO₂) and serves as an important measure of emissions associated with upstream oil and gas operations, operational efficiency, and environmental performance.
Kazakhstan Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring was 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2023, up 0% on 2022.
Kazakhstan Carbon Emissions From Natural Gas Flaring moved from 7.30 Million Tonnes in 2015 to 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2023 (−72.6%), an average of −14.9% a year. The series high was 7.30 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the low 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2022.
The highest value was 7.30 Million Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 2.00 Million Tonnes in 2022.
Included: The data includes CO₂ emissions generated from the controlled combustion of natural gas through routine and non-routine flaring at oil fields, gas processing facilities, refineries, offshore production platforms, and other petroleum production sites. It covers emissions from associated gas flaring during crude oil extraction as well as flaring conducted for operational safety, equipment maintenance, testing, emergencies, and production management. The indicator is compiled using standardized international methodologies based on reported flaring volumes, satellite observations, and emission conversion factors, enabling consistent comparison of flaring-related emissions across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes carbon emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels for electricity generation, industrial production, transportation, residential, and commercial energy use that are unrelated to natural gas flaring. It also excludes methane emissions released through venting, fugitive emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, and greenhouse gases other than carbon dioxide unless specifically converted into CO₂-equivalent values. Emissions from land-use change, industrial processes, waste management, and agriculture are not included. Additionally, the indicator does not account for emissions avoided through gas recovery, reinjection, or utilization projects, and minor variations may occur due to differences in national reporting methods, satellite detection, and estimation techniques.
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 Million Tonnes.
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