Russia Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
Russia generated 545 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 45.6% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the second largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 118 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through August 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- Russia generated 545 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 45.6% of Russia's electricity in 2025.
- Russia was the second largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 118 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- Russia's gas generation in 2025 was 17% higher than in 2020, when it was 466 TWh.
- Russia's gas generation in 2025 was 3% higher than in 2015, when it was 530 TWh.
- Russia's gas generation peaked at 554 TWh in 2024.
- Russia's gas share in 2025 was above the world share of 21.7%.
- Russia had 113 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in Russia emitted 315 MtCO2 in 2025, 59% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 545 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of Russia's electricity | 45.6% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 2 of 118 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 113 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 315 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 451 TWh |
| 1986 | 470 TWh |
| 1987 | 488 TWh |
| 1988 | 494 TWh |
| 1989 | 501 TWh |
| 1990 | 512 TWh |
| 1991 | 501 TWh |
| 1992 | 460 TWh |
| 1993 | 429 TWh |
| 1994 | 364 TWh |
| 1995 | 354 TWh |
| 1996 | 364 TWh |
| 1997 | 357 TWh |
| 1998 | 347 TWh |
| 1999 | 359 TWh |
| 2000 | 370 TWh |
| 2001 | 377 TWh |
| 2002 | 385 TWh |
| 2003 | 407 TWh |
| 2004 | 423 TWh |
| 2005 | 440 TWh |
| 2006 | 455 TWh |
| 2007 | 489 TWh |
| 2008 | 494 TWh |
| 2009 | 470 TWh |
| 2010 | 521 TWh |
| 2011 | 521 TWh |
| 2012 | 526 TWh |
| 2013 | 530 TWh |
| 2014 | 535 TWh |
| 2015 | 530 TWh |
| 2016 | 522 TWh |
| 2017 | 516 TWh |
| 2018 | 524 TWh |
| 2019 | 512 TWh |
| 2020 | 466 TWh |
| 2021 | 513 TWh |
| 2022 | 511 TWh |
| 2023 | 522 TWh |
| 2024 | 554 TWh |
| 2025 | 545 TWh |
| Year | Russia | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 46.9% | n/a |
| 1986 | 46.9% | n/a |
| 1987 | 46.6% | n/a |
| 1988 | 46.4% | n/a |
| 1989 | 46.5% | n/a |
| 1990 | 47.3% | n/a |
| 1991 | 46.9% | n/a |
| 1992 | 45.6% | n/a |
| 1993 | 44.9% | n/a |
| 1994 | 41.5% | n/a |
| 1995 | 41.1% | n/a |
| 1996 | 43.0% | n/a |
| 1997 | 42.8% | n/a |
| 1998 | 41.9% | n/a |
| 1999 | 42.4% | n/a |
| 2000 | 42.2% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 42.3% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 43.2% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 44.4% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 45.3% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 46.1% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 45.9% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 48.0% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 47.5% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 47.3% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 50.2% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 49.4% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 49.2% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 50.0% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 50.3% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 49.6% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 47.8% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 47.3% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 47.2% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 45.8% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 42.9% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 44.4% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 43.8% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 44.3% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 45.8% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 45.6% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 545 TWh | 45.6% | 21.7% | 113 GW | 315 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 554 TWh | 45.8% | 22.1% | 110 GW | 320 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 522 TWh | 44.3% | 22.5% | 110 GW | 302 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 511 TWh | 43.8% | 22.8% | 109 GW | 295 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 513 TWh | 44.4% | 23.2% | 108 GW | 297 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 466 TWh | 42.9% | 23.8% | 109 GW | 269 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 512 TWh | 45.8% | 23.8% | 109 GW | 296 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 524 TWh | 47.2% | 23.5% | 108 GW | 303 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 516 TWh | 47.3% | 23.5% | 107 GW | 299 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 522 TWh | 47.8% | 23.7% | 104 GW | 302 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for Russia
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through August 2026| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 36.0 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 43.7 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 48.0 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 52.6 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 53.9 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 51.2 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 50.3 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 42.3 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 36.7 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 33.0 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 36.0 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 36.6 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 36.1 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 42.9 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 46.4 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 53.5 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 55.7 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 51.0 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 49.9 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 42.0 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 35.0 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 30.6 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 31.2 TWh |
| 2026-08 | 32.4 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of August 2026. Monthly figures for Russia can differ slightly from the annual totals.
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World Power Monitor. (2026). Russia Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/russia/gas/
World Power Monitor. Russia Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend. Data as of 2026-08. Data from Ember. https://worldpowermonitor.com/countries/russia/gas/
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