The world's production of conventional natural gas totaled 2,871 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2022, while that of unconventional gas amounted to 1,266 bcm. Global production of both types of gas are projected to reach a combined output of 4,300 bcm in 2030 under a stated policies (STEP) scenario, which is based on current policies and those under development. However, total production would drop to some 3,400 bcm under a net-zero emissions by 2050 scenario. The same scenario would see net trade of liquified natural gas increase globally between 2022 and 2030.
Production of natural gas worldwide in 2022, with a forecast for 2030, by scenario and type
(in billion cubic meters)
STEPS: Stated Policies Scenario
APS: Announced Pledges Scenario
NZE: Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario
More information about the IEA's scenarios can be found here.
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