Which Country Is NOT a Major Petroleum Producer? Uruguay

Uruguay is not a major petroleum producer.

Top 15 Petroleum Producers (2021, BP Statistical Review)

1. United States
2. Russia
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Iraq
5. Iran
6. United Arab Emirates
7. Kuwait
8. Canada
9. Venezuela
10. China
11. Qatar
12. Brazil
13. Nigeria
14. Angola
15. Norway

Uruguay's Energy Profile

• No significant oil/gas reserves
• ~98% electricity from renewables (hydro, wind, solar, biomass)
• Imports virtually all petroleum products
• Small onshore exploration ongoing (no commercial finds)
• Regional leader in energy transition

Why the List Matters

The top 15 produce ~90% of world oil. Uruguay's absence highlights its unique energy model—reliance on renewables rather than fossil fuel extraction.

Other Non-Producers of Note

Japan, Germany, South Korea, Italy, Spain, France, Sweden, Switzerland—all major economies that import nearly all petroleum.