The source defines natural gas as "a mixture of hydrocarbon compounds and small quantities of various non-hydrocarbons existing in the gaseous phase or in
solution with oil in natural underground reservoirs at reservoir conditions".
In 2024, Nigeria had nearly**** trillion standard cubic metrics of proven natural gas reserves. The amount slightly increased compared to the previous year, continuing the upward trend observed since 2016. Nigeria holds the largest natural gas reserves in Africa. In 2023, it exported natural gas amounting to some **** billion standard cubic meters.
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