The USA dominates global natural gas production, with only three states - Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania - collectively ranking third in the world for this resource. These states alone extract a staggering 389 billion cubic meters of gas annually. The rest of the USA contributes even more, producing a total of 664 billion cubic meters each year, securing its position as the top global producer. Russia follows closely behind in second place, producing 630 billion cubic meters annually.

The top three producers, essentially the USA and Russia, combined account for a significant 70% of the world's total gas production. Other notable contributors include Iran with 263 billion cubic meters per year, China with 248 billion, Canada with 194 billion, and Qatar with 179 billion cubic meters annually, albeit at a considerable distance from the leading duo.