- 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.
Russia Natural Gas Liquids Production was 522 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.1% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of Russia from 2015 to 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of the country's NGL production, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments throughout the review period.
Russia Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 470 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 522 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+11.1%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 544 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2021 and the low 470 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2015) is 74.00 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was +14.8% in 2021.
Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Russia ranks 6 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,431 Thousand Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (1,780 Thousand Barrels Daily). It accounts for 3.8% 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 | 522 | −2.1% |
| 2022 | 533 | −2% |
| 2021Peak | 544 | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 474 | −3.9% |
| 2019 | 493 | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 479 | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 476 | −0.6% |
| 2016 | 479 | +1.9% |
| 2015 Trough | 470 | — |
Regional context
Natural Gas Liquids Production by country, 2023, Thousand Barrels Daily. Russia 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 Russia's total NGL production and serves as an important indicator of natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, and upstream energy sector performance. The dataset enables analysis of production trends, supply dynamics, and long-term developments, providing valuable insights into Russia's NGL industry.
Russia's NGL production increased from 470 thousand barrels daily in 2015 to 479 thousand in 2016, eased slightly to 476 thousand in 2017, and recovered to 479 thousand in 2018. Production continued rising to 493 thousand barrels daily in 2019 before declining to 474 thousand in 2020. Output rebounded strongly to 544 thousand barrels daily in 2021, the highest level during the review period, before moderating to 533 thousand in 2022 and 522 thousand barrels daily in 2023. Despite these fluctuations, production remained above 2015 levels, reflecting sustained natural gas processing capacity.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates stable long-term growth in Russia's NGL production despite the temporary decline experienced in 2020. Strong recovery after 2020 supported higher production levels during the final years of the review period, reinforcing Russia's importance in the regional NGL market. The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring NGL production trends, evaluating supply conditions, supporting market analysis, forecasting future NGL output, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective 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.
Russia Natural Gas Liquids Production was 522 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, down 2.1% on 2022.
Russia Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 470 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 522 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (+11.1%), an average of +1.3% a year. The series high was 544 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2021 and the low 470 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015.
The highest value was 544 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2021 and the lowest was 470 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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