Business · Energy & Commodities · 8 hrs ago
Russia ranks first in gas reserves and second in production
The Kremlin says Russia has the world’s largest natural gas reserves and ranks second in production.
The figures were shared by the presidential press service in Moscow.
Russia also says it has developed gas infrastructure and substantial technical expertise.
It is gradually diversifying gas supplies to the East, though no details or timeline were given.
The Kremlin says free exchange of energy resources should face fewer barriers.
It also says protecting critical gas infrastructure is important.
The statement does not describe any specific next steps.
Russia ranks first globally in natural gas reserves and second in production, according to the presidential press service.
The Kremlin said Russia has developed infrastructure and considerable technological groundwork.
It said gradual diversification of supplies to the East is continuing.
The press service said Russia considers it important to counter barriers to the free exchange of energy resources and protect critical gas infrastructure.
- Who
- Russia, according to the presidential press service.
- What
- It ranks first globally in natural gas reserves and second in production.
- When
- October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Globally; the statement was issued in Moscow.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Natural gas reserves
- Ranked first globally
- Natural gas production
- Ranked second globally
- Statement date
- October 26, 2026
- Eastward supplies
- Gradual diversification continues
What people are saying
Our country is world’s first by natural gas reserves and second by production, has the developed infrastructure and considerable technological groundwork. Gradual diversification of supplies to the East continues.