The total natural gas production of Africa increased by 3.43% in 2022 when compared to 2021. The largest gas producing countries in Africa are Algeria, Egypt, and Nigeria. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 4.2%. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2022, Algeria had the highest natural gas production, followed by Egypt and Nigeria. Here are the 10 largest natural gas fields in Africa by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
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1. Zohr
Zohr is located in Mediterranean Sea, Egypt. This natural gas field is owned by BP, Eni, Mubadala Investment Co, Rosneft Oil Co and operated by Petrobel. The field produced 2,610.59mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 23.42% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. Buy the profile here.
2. Hassi R’Mel
Hassi R’Mel is located in Laghouat, Algeria. This natural gas field is owned by Sonatrach and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 3,015mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 84.01% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. Buy the profile here.
3. Rhourde Nouss
Rhourde Nouss is located in Illizi, Algeria. This natural gas field is owned by Sonatrach and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 1,080.75mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 74.04% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056. Buy the profile here.
4. Nooros
Nooros is located in Nile Delta, Egypt. This natural gas field is owned by BP, Eni and operated by Petrobel. The field produced 1,058.19mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 32.42% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. Buy the profile here.
5. Alba
Alba is located in Gulf of Guinea, Equatorial Guinea. This natural gas field is owned by Chevron, GEPetrol, Marathon Oil and operated by Alba Equatorial Guinea Partnership. The field produced 1,002.6mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 69.75% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. Buy the profile here.
6. West Nile Delta
West Nile Delta is located in Mediterranean Sea, Egypt. This natural gas field is owned by BASF, BP, LetterOne Holdings and operated by BP Egypt Co. The field produced 999.34mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 23.95% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. Buy the profile here.
7. Gbaran Ubie Phase 2
Gbaran Ubie Phase 2 is located in Bayelsa, Nigeria. This natural gas field is owned by Eni, NNPC, Shell, TotalEnergies and operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria. The field produced 889.2mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 36.24% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. Buy the profile here.
8. Western Libya Gas Project (Wafa and Bahr Essalam)
Western Libya Gas Project (Wafa and Bahr Essalam) is located in Wadi Al-Shatii, Libya. This natural gas field is owned by Eni, National Oil and operated by Mellitah Oil & Gas. The field produced 765.41mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 67.3% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. Buy the profile here.
9. Alrar
Alrar is located in Illizi, Algeria. This natural gas field is owned by Sonatrach and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 724.23mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 77.91% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2048. Buy the profile here.
10. Tinrhert Project
Tinrhert Project is located in Illizi, Algeria. This natural gas field is owned by Sonatrach and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 684.85mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 10.86% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. Buy the profile here.
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