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Russia announces gas reserves sufficient for over 100 years

February 07, 2025 / 9:24 PM
Russia announces gas reserves sufficient for over 100 years
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Sharjah 24 – WAM: Russia has declared that its extractable gas reserves are enough to last over 100 years at current production levels. According to Alexander Kozlov, the Russian Minister of Natural Resources, the country holds approximately one-fifth of the world’s natural gas reserves, totaling 63.5 trillion cubic metres.

Licenses for exploration and extraction

The country currently holds 4,052 licenses for geological surveys, exploration, and hydrocarbon extraction, which are distributed among 747 investors in the natural resources sector.

Oil reserves in Russia

Regarding oil, Kozlov stated that Russia ranks fifth globally in reserves, estimated at 31.4 billion tonnes. These oil reserves would last approximately 64.5 years at the current production rate.

February 07, 2025 / 9:24 PM

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