- 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.
North America Natural Gas Liquids Production was 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 7.5% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of North America from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of regional NGL production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, and overall industry performance during the review period.
North America Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 4,187 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+74.7%), an average of +7.2% a year. The series high was 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 4,187 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 3,126 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +12.8% in 2018.
Within North America, U.S. has the highest value in 2023 at 6,431 Thousand Barrels Daily, 87.9% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Barrels Daily | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023Peak | 7,313 | +7.5% |
| 2022 | 6,800 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | 6,263 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 6,040 | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 5,724 | +9% |
| 2018 | 5,252 | +12.8% |
| 2017 | 4,656 | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 4,407 | +5.3% |
| 2015 Trough | 4,187 | — |
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 resource development, and the performance of North America's oil and gas sector. Incorporating production data from the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the dataset enables analysis of regional supply dynamics, production efficiency, and long-term market trends.
North America's total NGL production increased steadily from 4,187 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 4,407 thousand in 2016 and 4,656 thousand in 2017. Production continued rising to 5,252 thousand barrels daily in 2018, 5,724 thousand in 2019, and 6,040 thousand in 2020. Growth remained strong, reaching 6,263 thousand barrels daily in 2021, 6,800 thousand in 2022, and 7,313 thousand barrels daily in 2023, the highest level during the review period. The United States remained the dominant producer, with output increasing from 3,342 thousand barrels daily to 6,431 thousand. Canada recorded moderate growth, rising from 525 thousand to 718 thousand barrels daily, while Mexico's production declined from 320 thousand to 164 thousand barrels daily over the same period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates sustained regional growth in NGL production, primarily driven by expanding U.S. shale development and supported by steady Canadian output. Despite declining production in Mexico, increasing volumes from the United States and Canada strengthened North America's position as a leading global NGL-producing region.
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.
North America Natural Gas Liquids Production was 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 7.5% on 2022.
North America Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 4,187 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+74.7%), an average of +7.2% a year. The series high was 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the low 4,187 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The highest value was 7,313 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 and the lowest was 4,187 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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