The 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 2030, annual global gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 1.31% to reach 6,309.23bcf. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil and gas fields segment. Buy the oil and gas fields profiles here.

Here are the 10 largest upcoming natural gas fields by reserves in South East Asia, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.

1. Abadi

Abadi is located in Arafura Sea, Indonesia. This natural gas oil field is owned by Inpex (65.00%), Shell (35.00%) and operated by Inpex Masela. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2031 and is forecasted to peak in 2047, approximately at the rate of 1,200mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2076. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 12,057bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

2. BIGST Cluster

BIGST Cluster is located in Terengganu, Malaysia. This natural gas oil field is owned by Petroliam Nasional (100.00%) and operated by PETRONAS Carigali International Sdn. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2027, approximately at the rate of 1,750mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2062. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 6,370bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

3. Block B Gas Development

Block B Gas Development is located in South China Sea, Vietnam. This natural gas oil field is owned by Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (12.13%), Mitsui & Co (13.49%), PTT Public Co (8.50%), Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (65.88%) and operated by Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2025, approximately at the rate of 490mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 3,881bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

4. Ca Voi Xanh

Ca Voi Xanh is located in South China Sea, Vietnam. This natural gas oil field is owned by Exxon Mobil (64.00%), Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (36.00%) and operated by ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Vietnam. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2036, approximately at the rate of 580mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2047. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 3,113bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

5. Kasawari

Kasawari is located in Sarawak, Malaysia. This natural gas oil field is owned by Petroliam Nasional (100.00%) and operated by PETRONAS Carigali International Sdn. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2024, approximately at the rate of 660mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 2,971bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

6. Marjoram/Rosmari

Marjoram/Rosmari is located in Sarawak, Malaysia. This natural gas oil field is owned by Petroliam Nasional (20.00%), Shell (80.00%) and operated by Sarawak Shell. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2027, approximately at the rate of 495mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 2,292bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

7. Jerun

Jerun is located in Sarawak, Malaysia. This natural gas oil field is owned by OMV (20.00%), Petroliam Nasional (30.00%), Sapura Energy (20.00%), Shell (30.00%) and operated by SapuraKencana Energy Sarawak. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2023 and is forecasted to peak in 2024, approximately at the rate of 500mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2048. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 2,107bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

8. B14

B14 is located in Sarawak, Malaysia. This natural gas oil field is owned by Mitsubishi (30.00%), OMV (15.00%), Petroliam Nasional (40.00%), Sapura Energy (15.00%) and operated by SapuraKencana Energy Sarawak. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2024 and is forecasted to peak in 2025, approximately at the rate of 458mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2061. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 2,330bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

9. Gendalo-Gehem

Gendalo-Gehem is located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. This natural gas oil field is owned by Chevron (62.00%), China Petrochemical (18.00%), Eni (20.00%) and operated by Chevron. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2031, approximately at the rate of 699.54mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2043. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 2,090bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

10. Kelidang Cluster

Kelidang Cluster is located in South China Sea, Brunei. This natural gas oil field is owned by Brunei National Petroleum Co Sdn (6.25%), Mitsubishi (6.25%), Murphy Oil (30.00%), Petroliam Nasional (45.00%), Shell (12.50%) and operated by Petronas Carigali Brunei. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2025 and is forecasted to peak in 2026, approximately at the rate of 450mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves of 2,312bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.

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