Libya has maintained its position among the Arab world’s top natural gas producers, ranking ninth in 2025 with an output of 11.7 billion cubic meters, according to the latest figures released by the Energy Research Unit at the Attaqa energy platform.
The data places Libya among the 10 largest natural gas producers in the Arab region at a time when regional output continues to expand through new investments and production projects. The country’s gas sector remains a key pillar of its energy industry, supplying domestic electricity generation, supporting industrial activity, and contributing to energy exports.
According to the report, the combined production of the top 10 Arab gas-producing countries reached 614.4 billion cubic meters in 2025, an increase of 6.4 billion cubic meters compared with the previous year.
Qatar remained the region’s largest producer, recording 183.5 billion cubic meters, followed by Saudi Arabia with 133.8 billion cubic meters and Algeria with 98 billion cubic meters. The United Arab Emirates ranked fourth with 58.6 billion cubic meters, while Oman produced 45.6 billion cubic meters to take fifth place.
Egypt ranked sixth with production of 40.8 billion cubic meters after recording the largest year-on-year decline among Arab producers, with output falling by 14%. Bahrain placed seventh with 16 billion cubic meters, followed by Kuwait with 15.5 billion cubic meters. Libya ranked ninth with 11.7 billion cubic meters, while Iraq completed the top 10 with production of 10.9 billion cubic meters.
Natural gas continues to play a strategic role in Libya’s economy. It is the primary fuel used for electricity generation and is an essential component of the country’s hydrocarbon sector. Libya’s significant natural gas reserves and strategic Mediterranean location also position it as a potential supplier to regional and European energy markets.
Meanwhile, major Arab producers continue investing in new gas projects. Qatar is expanding production through the North Field development, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are increasing investment in unconventional gas resources to meet rising domestic and international demand.