Norway remains the dominant producer of natural gas in Europe, contributing 55.34 Gigawatthours in 2023. However, it faced a slight decline of 0.46%. The United Kingdom, contributing 15.12 Gigawatthours, and the Netherlands at 8.79 Gigawatthours, also saw significant contractions, with decreases of 4.01% and 9.9% respectively. Ukraine, at 8.4 Gigawatthours, showed a minor decline of 0.79%, alongside Romania which slightly decreased by 0.8% to 4.36 Gigawatthours. Poland, Italy, and Germany, with values of 1.75, 1.69, and 1.52 Gigawatthours respectively, also saw reductions, with Germany experiencing the steepest at 9.61%. Denmark and Ireland both faced significant contractions at 11.8% and 5.64% respectively.
Smaller producers such as Hungary, Austria, and Croatia saw declines ranging from 4.66% to 10.38%. Slovakia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Slovenia experienced drops ranging from 0.72% to 11.14%. Interestingly, despite the overall downward trend, Albania saw a notable increase of 27.25%, while Spain also saw an upward tick of 5.42% in their share of production. Moldova, showing an almost negligible production value, had a slight reduction of 0.26%, while Belgium maintained its position without any change.
Looking forward, trends indicate that Norway will likely remain the most dominant producer, however, ongoing declines in countries like the Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy could continue. The sharp increase in Albania could signal a shift or new developments in their natural gas industry, which warrants close observation. Future trends to watch include the impact of energy policies and investment into renewable alternatives, which could further influence production capacities across Europe.
Top countries in Natural Gas Production Share by Country (Gigawatthours)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Norway | 55.34 | 2023 | +1.74% | -0.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 15.12 | 2023 | -4.22% | -4.01% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Netherlands | 8.79 | 2023 | -13.55% | -9.9% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ukraine | 8.4 | 2023 | -0.13% | -0.79% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Romania | 4.36 | 2023 | +1.54% | -0.8% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 1.75 | 2023 | -0.77% | -1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Italy | 1.69 | 2023 | -7.36% | -6.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Germany | 1.52 | 2023 | -12.97% | -9.61% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ireland | 1.09 | 2023 | +2.54% | -5.64% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.05 | 2023 | -6.54% | -11.8% | View data |
