List_of_countries_by_natural_gas_proven_reserves

List of countries by natural gas proven reserves

List of countries by natural gas proven reserves

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This list is based on the CIA World Factbook (when no citation is given).[1] or other authoritative third-party sources (as cited). Based on data from EIA, at the start of 2021, proven gas reserves were dominated by three countries: Iran, Russia, and Qatar.

Trends in the five countries with largest proven reserves of natural gas, according to the US Energy Information Administration
Countries by natural gas proven reserves (2014), based on data from CIA The World Factbook
Countries by natural gas and oil proven reserves (2015)
World natural gas proven reserves 1960–2012 (OPEC)

There is some disagreement on which country has the largest proven gas reserves. Sources that consider that Russia has by far the largest proven reserves include the US CIA (47600 cubic kilometers),[2] the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) (49000 km3),[3] and OPEC (48810 km3).[4] However, BP credits Russia with only 32900 km3,[5] which would place it in second place, slightly behind Iran (33100 to 33800 km3, depending on the source).

Due to constant announcements of shale gas recoverable reserves, as well as drilling in Central Asia, South America and Africa, deepwater drilling, estimates are undergoing frequent updates, mostly increasing. Since 2000, some countries, notably the US and Canada, have seen large increases in proved gas reserves due to development of shale gas, but shale gas deposits in most countries are yet to be added to reserve calculations.

Data

* indicates "Natural gas in COUNTRY or TERRITORY" or "Natural resources of COUNTRY or TERRITORY" links.

More information Country, U.S. EIA (2021) ...

Comparison of proven natural gas reserves from different sources (cubic kilometers, as of 31 December 2014/1 January 2015)

More information Source, Canada ...

See also

References

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    US Energy Information Administration, [permanent dead link]. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
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    BP, BP Statistical Review of World Energy, June 2013. Archived 6 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine
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    U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Statistics, accessed 17 Jan. 2019.
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    OPEC, Annual Statistical Bulletin 2018
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    (EIA Reserves and Production)
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    "Nigeria's gas reserve hits 209.5tcf". 2 March 2022.
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    "Bapex pins hopes on new gas field in Bhola".
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    ENI, World Gas and Renewables Review, 2018.
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    "Morocco, a future major gas exporter in Africa". 28 February 2023.
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    OPEC Statistical Bulletin, 2015.
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    International Data: Natural Gas Reserves, US EIA. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
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