- 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.
Middle East Natural Gas Liquids Production was 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 5.2% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of the Middle East 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.
Middle East Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 3,494 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+17%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 3,494 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 594 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +7.3% in 2022.
Within Middle East, Saudi Arabia has the highest value in 2023 at 1,780 Thousand Barrels Daily, 43.5% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 4,088 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 3,885 | +7.3% |
| 2021 | 3,622 | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 3,543 | −4.4% |
| 2019 | 3,705 | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 3,703 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 3,659 | −1.5% |
| 2016 | 3,715 | +6.3% |
| 2015 Trough | 3,494 | — |
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 the Middle East's oil and gas sector. Incorporating production data from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and remaining countries, the dataset enables assessment of regional supply dynamics, production efficiency, and long-term market performance.
The Middle East's total NGL production increased from 3,494 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 3,715 thousand in 2016, fluctuated around 3,659–3,705 thousand between 2017 and 2019, and declined to 3,543 thousand in 2020. Regional output subsequently recovered to 3,622 thousand barrels daily in 2021, 3,885 thousand in 2022, and reached 4,088 thousand barrels daily in 2023, the highest level during the review period. Saudi Arabia remained the largest producer, increasing production from 1,578 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 1,780 thousand in 2023. Iran recorded strong growth from 461 thousand to 722 thousand barrels daily, while the UAE expanded output from 614 thousand to 671 thousand. Kuwait and Qatar maintained relatively stable production, whereas Iraq recorded gradual growth from 41 thousand to 84 thousand barrels daily.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates resilient growth in Middle East NGL production despite temporary declines during the review period. Rising production from Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE, and Iraq strengthened regional supply and offset fluctuations in other producing 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 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.
Middle East Natural Gas Liquids Production was 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 5.2% on 2022.
Middle East Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 3,494 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+17%), an average of +2% a year. The series high was 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 3,494 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The highest value was 4,088 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the lowest was 3,494 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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