New Delhi: Natural gas has emerged as one of the main sources of energy across the world. There are several countries in the world which are using their own natural gas resources. Here is a list of top 10 gas producing countries of the world: 1. RussiaRussia is at the top of the list with maximum production of natural gas in the world. The total yearly production of natural gas in Russia is approximately 669, 600,000,000 cubic metres There are a number of industries that are dependent on natural gas, in most fields the natural gas is used as a fuel for production and to regulate the machines. 2. USA The second position in the list is held by the United States of America. Like the other fields, it is also in the race of producing a huge amount of natural gas, the total production of natural gas in United State is 651, 300,000,000 cubic metres. USA is using gas in industrial, commercial and residential sector as well and also producing energy by the help of gas. 3. Canada Canada occupies the third position in the field of natural gas production. 160, 100.000.000 cubic metres is the total production of natural gas of Canada in a year. The country is abundant in natural resources and takes full advantage of them for its progress. Agriculture and mining are two major fields in Canada. 4. Iran Iran is rich in natural gas and comes fourth in the list. Iran produces 146, 100,000,000 cubic metres of natural gas annually. The country is utilizing its natural resources especially natural gas for industrial, residential and commercial purpose. Now, Iran is also expected to export natural gas through pipeline to two neighbouring countries Pakistan and India. 5. Qatar Qatar is at 5th rank in the production of natural gas. The total production of natural gas in Qatar is 116, 700,000,000 cubic metres for a year. Qatar generates a huge amount of this revenue from oil and gas every year and is considered the richest country in the Gulf. 6. Norway Norway holds the sixth position with its annual production of natural gas of 103, 100,000,000 cubic metres. 7. China China is the seventh largest natural gas producer in the world with annual production of 102, 700,000,000 cubic metres. China is using natural gas for industrial purpose and also for energy production. The idea of running automobiles on CNG engine was refined by China. China is using all of its natural resources to make amazing inventions. 8. Saudi Arabia At the eighth position we have Saudi Arabia with total annual production of natural gas 99, 230,000,000 cubic metres. Saudi Arabia is rich in oil, natural gas, coal and much more. It exports natural gas and oil to many countries of the world. 9. Nigeria Nigeria is at the ninth position having total annual production of natural gas at 92,000,000,000 cubic metres. Nigeria is rich in oil, natural gas and coal. Most of its industries are based upon natural gas and it also exports natural gas to other countries. 10. Algeria Algeria is at the tenth position with annual production of natural gas at 84, 610,000,000 cubic metres. A major dependence of the economy of Algeria is on the natural resources like oil and gas. It is also the tenth largest country of the world by area and 34th most populated country of the world.
