In 2021, North America was the biggest global natural gas production region, accounting for 28 percent of the total global natural gas production of 4.03 trillion cubic meters (TCM). This is expected to decrease to 26 percent in 2050 as the global natural gas production increases to 5.46 TCM.
Distribution of natural gas production worldwide in 2021 with a forecast for 2050, by region
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GECF. (January 29, 2023). Distribution of natural gas production worldwide in 2021 with a forecast for 2050, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364258/global-natural-gas-production-share-by-region/
GECF. "Distribution of natural gas production worldwide in 2021 with a forecast for 2050, by region." Chart. January 29, 2023. Statista. Accessed April 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364258/global-natural-gas-production-share-by-region/
GECF. (2023). Distribution of natural gas production worldwide in 2021 with a forecast for 2050, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 24, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364258/global-natural-gas-production-share-by-region/
GECF. "Distribution of Natural Gas Production Worldwide in 2021 with a Forecast for 2050, by Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 29 Jan 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364258/global-natural-gas-production-share-by-region/
GECF, Distribution of natural gas production worldwide in 2021 with a forecast for 2050, by region Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364258/global-natural-gas-production-share-by-region/ (last visited April 24, 2024)
Distribution of natural gas production worldwide in 2021 with a forecast for 2050, by region [Graph], GECF, January 29, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1364258/global-natural-gas-production-share-by-region/