Gas reserves in Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea: Gas reserves was 139.01 billion cubic meters in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Gas reserves in Equatorial Guinea, 1987–2021
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cubic meters.
Analysis
In 2021, gas reserves in Equatorial Guinea stood at 139.01 billion cubic meters.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 277.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gas reserves in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 145.01 billion cubic meters in 2018 and was at its lowest, 23.79 billion cubic meters, in 1991.
That places Equatorial Guinea 45th out of 214 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24.01 billion cubic meters | 24.01 billion cubic meters | 24.01 billion cubic meters | 3 |
| 1990s | 32.93 billion cubic meters | 23.79 billion cubic meters | 36.81 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.81 billion cubic meters | 36.81 billion cubic meters | 36.81 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.45 billion cubic meters | 36.81 billion cubic meters | 145.01 billion cubic meters | 10 |
| 2020s | 140.51 billion cubic meters | 139.01 billion cubic meters | 142.01 billion cubic meters | 2 |
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More energy & mining data for Equatorial Guinea
- Fuel imports 2.7% (1983)
- Ores and metals imports 1.0% (1983)
- Gas production 72.07 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 38,081 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fossil fuel production by fuel 72.07 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Gas production per person 38,081 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 1.7% (1983)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 10.6% (2023)
- Renewable freshwater resources per capita 14,416 cubic meters (2022)
- Internal renewable freshwater resources by region 26 billion cubic meters (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gas reserves in Equatorial Guinea?
- Gas reserves in Equatorial Guinea was 139.01 billion cubic meters in 2021, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gas reserves recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 145.01 billion cubic meters in 2018.
- What is the lowest gas reserves recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.79 billion cubic meters in 1991.
- How does Equatorial Guinea rank for gas reserves?
- Equatorial Guinea ranks 45th out of 214 countries with data for 2021.
- Is gas reserves rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 277.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Equatorial Guinea data come from?
- The figures come from U.S. Energy Information Administration (2022) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gas reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Proved reserves, measured in cubic meters, are generally those quantities that can be recovered in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions, according to geological and engineering information.