Trinidad and Tobago has the largest share of natural gas in primary energy consumption worldwide. In 2023, the Caribbean country sourced close to 90 percent of its energy from natural gas. Natural gas resource-rich countries are also some of the most reliant on this fuel type. For example, in Iran, natural gas accounts for some 70 percent of primary energy used.
Share of natural gas in primary energy consumption worldwide in 2023, by select country/territory
The source adds the following information: "Primary energy consumption is measured in terawatt-hours (TWh). Here an inefficiency factor (the 'substitution' method) has been applied for fossil fuels, meaning the shares by each energy source give a better approximation of final energy consumption."
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