The total natural gas production of Asia increased by 1.69% in 2022 when compared to 2021. The largest gas-producing countries are China, Indonesia and Malaysia. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 3.53%. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil and gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas field profiles here.
In 2022, China had the highest natural gas production, followed by Indonesia and Malaysia. Here are the 10 largest natural gas-producing fields in Asia by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s upstream fields database.
1. Tarim (PetroChina)
Tarim (PetroChina) is located in Xinjiang, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum Corp and operated by PetroChina Co Ltd. The field produced 3,088.4mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 22.52% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2036. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. Buy the profile here.
2. Sulige
Sulige is located in Inner Mongolia, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum Corp and operated by PetroChina Co Ltd. The field produced 2,822.85mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 25.56% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2040. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. Buy the profile here.
3. Anyue
Anyue is located in Sichuan, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum Corp and operated by China National Petroleum Corp. The field produced 1,415mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 26.67% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2020. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. Buy the profile here.
4. Sichuan (PetroChina)
Sichuan (PetroChina) is located in Sichuan, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum Corp and operated by PetroChina Co Ltd. The field produced 1,364.09mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 63.16% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2010. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. Buy the profile here.
5. Bibiyana
Bibiyana is located in Habiganj, Bangladesh. This natural gas field is owned by Chevron Corp and operated by Chevron Corp. The field produced 1,161.39mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 64.16% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2018. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. Buy the profile here.
6. Tangguh
Tangguh is located in West Papua, Indonesia. This natural gas field is owned by BP Plc, China National Offshore Oil Corp, Inpex Corp, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp, JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corp, Mitsubishi Corp, Mitsui & Co Ltd, Sojitz Corp, Sumitomo Corp and operated by BP Berau Ltd. The field produced 1,149.75mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 25.39% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2037. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. Buy the profile here.
7. Block A-18
Block A-18 is located in Gulf of Thailand, Malaysia – Thailand Joint Development Area. This natural gas field is owned by Hess Corp, Petroliam Nasional Bhd and operated by Carigali Hess Operating Co Sdn Bhd. The field produced 978.55mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 52.99% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2030. Buy the profile here.
8. Bassein
Bassein is located in Arabian Sea, India. This natural gas field is owned by Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd and operated by Oil and Natural Gas Corp Ltd. The field produced 925.4mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 75.84% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2042. Buy the profile here.
9. Corridor PSC
Corridor PSC is located in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This natural gas field is owned by PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari, PT Pertamina (Persero), Repsol SA and operated by PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. The field produced 860mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 44.73% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2010. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2079. Buy the profile here.
10. Mari
Mari is located in Sindh, Pakistan. This natural gas field is owned by Mari Petroleum Co Ltd and operated by Mari Petroleum Co Ltd. The field produced 727.5mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 59.74% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2018. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2044. Buy the profile here.
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