The total natural gas production of FSU increased by 3% in 2023 when compared with 2022. The largest gas producing countries are Russia, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Through to 2030, annual FSU gas production is forecast to decrease by a CAGR of 0.1%. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the FSU natural gas fields segment. Buy the latest natural gas fields profiles here.
In 2023, Russia had the highest natural gas production, followed by Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Here are the ten largest natural gas fields in FSU by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
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1. Bovanenkovskoye
Bovanenkovskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Nadym. The field produced 10,770.73mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 25.2% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2099. The field currently accounts for approximately 11.2% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
2. Zapolyarnoye
Zapolyarnoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg. The field produced 9,767.79mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 55.1% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2013. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2096. The field currently accounts for approximately 10.1% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
3. Yamburgskoye
Yamburgskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Yamburg. The field produced 6,961.33mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 82.5% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 1992. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The field currently accounts for approximately 7.2% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
4. Urengoyskoye (Urengoysky)
Urengoyskoye (Urengoysky) is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Urengoy. The field produced 4,147.98mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 92.3% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 1992. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.3% of the total FSU daily natural gas output.Buy the profile here.
5. Galkynysh Project
Galkynysh Project is located in Mary Province, Turkmenistan. This natural gas field is owned and operated by Turkmengaz. The field produced 3,068.78mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 56.3% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 3,396mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2039. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.2% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
6. Tambeiskoye South (Yuzhno-Tambeiskoye)
Tambeiskoye South (Yuzhno-Tambeiskoye) is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%); Novatek (50.10%); TotalEnergies (20.00%), Others (9.9%) and operated by Yamal LNG OAO. The field produced 2675mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 29% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.8% of the total FSU daily natural gas output.Buy the profile here.
7. Shah Deniz
Shah Deniz is located in Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan. This natural gas field is owned by BP (29.99%); Lukoil Oil Co (19.99%); National Iranian Oil Co (10.00%); State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (10.3%); Turkiye Petrolleri Anonim Ortakligi (19.00%), Others (10.72%) and operated by BP. The field produced 2,513.90mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 31% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2028. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
8. Russkoye South (Yuzhno-Russkoye)
Russkoye South (Yuzhno-Russkoye) is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by BASF (23.45%); Gazprom (40.00%); LetterOne Holdings (11.55%); OMV (25.00%) and operated by Severneftegazprom. The field produced 2,083.10mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 58.4% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2011. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.2% of the total FSU daily natural gas output . Buy the profile here.
9. Pestsovoye
Pestsovoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Gazprom (100.00%) and operated by Gazprom Dobycha Urengoy. The field produced 1,953.85mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 69% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2006. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2040. The field currently accounts for approximately 2% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
10. Yurkharovskoye
Yurkharovskoye is located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. This natural gas field is owned by Novatek (100.00%) and operated by Novatek-Yurkharovneftegaz. The field produced 1,837.93mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 73% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2014. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.9% of the total FSU daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
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