Key Takeaways
- Nine countries account for over 70% of natural gas production.
- Shale Crescent USA ranks third globally at 369 Bcm/Year across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
- Shale Crescent USA’s regional gas abundance can translate into cost, reliability, and siting benefits for manufacturers and energy-intensive operations.
Natural gas production is heavily concentrated in a few countries. Dense and abundant supply significantly influences costs, security, and industrial strategy. As energy demand grows, proximity to energy becomes more critical for manufacturers competing on energy and logistics.
This chart, in partnership with Shale Crescent USA, shows the concentration of global natural gas production in 2024 and the dominance of the top nine producers in supply. Data is from the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy and the EIA.
| Rank | Country | 2024 Bcm/y | 2024 Bcf/d |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 U.S. (excl. OH, WV, PA) | 664 | 64 |
| 2 | 🇷🇺 Russia | 630 | 61 |
| 3 | 🇺🇸 Shale Crescent USA | 369 | 36 |
| 4 | 🇮🇷 Iran | 263 | 25 |
| 5 | 🇨🇳 China | 248 | 24 |
| 6 | 🇨🇦 Canada | 194 | 19 |
| 7 | 🇶🇦 Qatar | 179 | 17 |
| 8 | 🇦🇺 Australia | 150 | 15 |
| 9 | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 121 | 12 |
| 10 | 🇳🇴 Norway | 113 | 11 |
Read more: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production?