The decline in gas production in Russia slowed down

Gas production in Russia (including associated petroleum gas, APG) decreased in seven months of 2023 by 11.7% yoy to 363.5 billion cubic meters. m. This follows from the materials of Rosstat dated August 23. In July, 43.9 billion cubic meters were produced. m – slightly more than in June (42.6 billion cubic meters), but less than in May (48.9 billion cubic meters).

The statistics are positively influenced by APG production, which in July increased by 11.1% to 8.8 billion cubic meters. m. Without APG, production in July compared to the same month of 2022 decreased by 16.7% to 35 billion cubic meters. m.