What were the top three countries responsible for global gas flaring in 2025, and how much did they flare collectively?

Russia, Iran, and Iraq together flared about 84 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas in 2025, nearly half the global total of 167 bcm, with Russia and Iran accounting for much of the year-on-year increase.

According to the World Bank, what is the estimated investment needed to eliminate routine gas flaring globally, and how does that compare to the economic value of the wasted gas?

Eliminating routine flaring globally would require an estimated $70 billion to $100 billion — less than twice the annual value of the $54 billion worth of gas currently being wasted.

Russia, Iran Lead Surge in Gas Flaring, Dimming Global Hopes to End Practice

Jun 23, 2026

Global gas flaring hit a six-year high in 2025 driven by Russia and Iran, wasting $54 billion and hindering the Zero Routine Flaring by 2030 initiative. World Bank data highlights infrastructure and regulatory gaps in key oil-producing nations as primary barriers.

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2026-06-23

Russia, Iran Lead Surge in Gas Flaring, Dimming Global Hopes to End Practice

Russia, Iran Lead Surge in Gas Flaring, Dimming Global Hopes to End Practice

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