Global natural gas flaring reached a new peak in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of growth in wasted energy.
The volume of gas burned off during extraction was sufficient to meet the total energy demand of an entire continent, according to data cited by Hungarian outlet Nepszava.
Nigeria, Libya, and Algeria collectively flared more than 25 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas in 2025, according to earlier reports from Channels Television and La Libre Belgique.
The figure underscores a widening gap between production capacity and the infrastructure required to capture and monetize associated gas.
The trend is particularly pronounced in major producing regions where infrastructure lags behind output.
Nigeria, Libya, and Algeria collectively flared more than 25 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas in 2025, according to earlier reports from Channels Television and La Libre Belgique.
This persistent waste represents not only a significant environmental liability but also a substantial loss of potential revenue for state-owned producers and private operators alike.