The total natural gas production of South East Asia in 2022 was 7,104.10bcf, an increase of 0.58% when compared to 2021. The largest gas producing countries are Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 7.05% to reach 3,677.57bcf. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil and gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2022, Indonesia had the highest natural gas production at 2,221.24bcf, followed by Malaysia at 2,122.50bcf and Thailand at 940.98bcf. Here are the 10 largest natural gas-producing fields in South East Asia by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
1. Tangguh
Tangguh is located in West Papua, Indonesia. This natural gas field is owned by BP (40.22%), China National Offshore Oil (13.90%), Inpex (7.79%), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (11.06%), JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration (7.46%), Mitsubishi (9.92%), Mitsui & Co (2.30%), Sojitz (3.67%), Sumitomo (3.67%) and operated by BP Berau. The field produced 1,149.75mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 25.39% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2037. The peak production will be approximately 1,530mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.91% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 14,131bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
2. 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 (50.00%), Petroliam Nasional (50.00%) and operated by Carigali Hess Operating Co Sdn. The field produced 978.55mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 52.99% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. The peak production was approximately 889mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2030. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.03% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 4,208bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
3. Corridor PSC
Corridor PSC is located in South Sumatra, Indonesia. This natural gas field is owned by PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari (54.00%), PT Pertamina (Persero) (10.00%), Repsol (36.00%) and operated by PT Medco Energi Internasional. The field produced 860mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 44.73% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2010. The peak production was approximately 990.65mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2079. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.42% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 7,647bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
4. Mahakam PSC
Mahakam PSC is located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. This natural gas field is owned by PT Pertamina (Persero) (100.00%) and operated by PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam. The field produced 717.3mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 94.63% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2006. The peak production was approximately 2,982.72mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2035. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.69% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,152bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
5. Yadana Project
Yadana Project is located in Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar. This natural gas field is owned by Chevron (41.10%), Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (21.06%), PTT Public Co (37.84%) and operated by PTTEP International. The field produced 717mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 69.79% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2012. The peak production was approximately 779mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2039. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.69% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2,508bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
6. MLNG PSC
MLNG PSC is located in Sarawak, Malaysia. This natural gas field is owned by Petroliam Nasional (50.00%), Shell (50.00%) and operated by Sarawak Shell. The field produced 611.03mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 94.78% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 1992. The peak production was approximately 1,173.9mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2033. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.14% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 771bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
7. Shwe Complex
Shwe Complex is located in Bay of Bengal, Myanmar. This natural gas field is owned by GAIL (India) (8.50%), Korea Gas (8.50%), Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (15.00%), Oil and Natural Gas Corp (17.00%), Posco International (51.00%) and operated by Posco International. The field produced 608mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 43.29% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately 608mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2039. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.13% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2,154bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
8. Bongkot
Bongkot is located in Gulf of Thailand, Thailand. This natural gas field is owned by PTT Public Co (100.00%) and operated by PTTEP Energy Development Co. The field produced 539.5mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 72.45% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2007. The peak production was approximately 628.5mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.77% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2,134bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
9. Bongkot South
Bongkot South is located in Gulf of Thailand, Thailand. This natural gas field is owned by PTT Public Co (66.67%), TotalEnergies (33.33%) and operated by PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. The field produced 437.06mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 45.25% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2017. The peak production was approximately 413.61mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2044. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.25% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,776bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
10. Kebabangan Cluster
Kebabangan Cluster is located in Sabah, Malaysia. This natural gas field is owned by ConocoPhillips (30.00%), Petroliam Nasional (40.00%), Shell (30.00%) and operated by Kebabangan Petroleum Operating Company Sdn. The field produced 414mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 31.33% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. The peak production will be approximately 484mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.13% of the South East Asia daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,626bcf of natural gas reserves. Buy the profile here.
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