The total natural gas production of Asia increased by 1.8% in 2023 when compared to 2022. 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 2023, China had the highest natural gas production, followed by Indonesia and Malaysia. Here are the ten largest natural gas-producing fields in Asia by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s upstream fields database.
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1. Tarim (PetroChina)
Tarim (PetroChina) is located in Xinjiang, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (100.00%); and operated by PetroChina Co. The field 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.The field currently accounts for approximately 7.36% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
2. Sulige
Sulige is located in Inner Mongolia, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (100.00%); and operated by PetroChina Co. The field recovered 25.56% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2035. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060.The field currently accounts for approximately 6.32% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
3. 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 recovered 26.67% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2075.The field currently accounts for approximately 3.51% of the global daily natural gas output . Buy the profile here.
4. Changning-Weiyuan
Changning-Weiyuan is located in Sichuan, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (100.00%); and operated by China National Petroleum. The field recovered 63.16% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2026. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2063.The field currently accounts for approximately 1.11% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
5. Anyue
Anyue is located in Sichuan, China. This natural gas field is owned and operated by China National Petroleum. The field produced recovered 64.16% 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.The field currently accounts for approximately 3.25% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
6. Fuling
Fuling is located in Chongqing, China. This natural gas field is owned by China Petrochemical (100.00%); and operated by China Petroleum & Chemical. The field recovered 25.39% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2031. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2056.The field currently accounts for approximately 1.6% of the global daily natural gas output. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. Buy the profile here.
7. Sichuan (PetroChina)
Sichuan (PetroChina) is located in Sichuan, China. This natural gas field is owned by China National Petroleum (100.00%); and operated by PetroChina Co. The field recovered 52.99% 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 2045.The field currently accounts for approximately 3.13% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
8. 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. The field 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 2055.The field currently accounts for approximately 1.88% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
9. Bassein
CBassein is located in Arabian Sea, India. This natural gas field is owned and operated by Oil and Natural Gas. The field recovered 44.73% 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 2060.The field currently accounts for approximately 2.01% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
10. Xinan (Sinopec)
Xinan (Sinopec) is located in Sichuan, China. This natural gas field is owned by China Petrochemical (100.00%); and operated by China Petroleum & Chemical. The field produced 591.15Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 59.74% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2019. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2064.The field currently accounts for approximately 1.36% of the global daily natural gas output . Buy the profile here.
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