The total natural gas production of South East Asia increased by 2.90% in 2023 when compared with 2022. 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%. 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 2023, Indonesia had the highest natural gas production, followed by Malaysia and Thailand. Here are the ten largest natural gas producing fields in South East Asia by production in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Upstream Fields database.
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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 recovered 25.39% 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 7.64% of the global daily natural gas output. 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. The field produced 819.46Mmcfd in 2023 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 2055.The field currently accounts for approximately 4.09% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
3. North Malay Basin Project
North Malay Basin Project is located in Terengganu, Malaysia. This natural gas field is owned by Hess (50.00%); Petroliam Nasional (50.00%); and operated by Hess Exploration and Production Malaysia. The field produced 293.77Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 44.73% 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 2108.The field currently accounts for approximately 1.47% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
4. 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 (17.00%); Posco International (51.00%); and operated by Posco International. The field produced 501.04Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 94.63% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2025. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057.The field currently accounts for approximately 2.5% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
5. Pegaga
Pegaga is located in Sarawak, Malaysia. This natural gas field is owned by Mubadala Investment Co (55.00%); Petroliam Nasional (25.00%); Shell (20.00%); and operated by Mubadala Energy. The field produced 519.48Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 69.79% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. The peak production was approximately at 519.48Mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2065.The field currently accounts for approximately 2.6% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
6. 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 812Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 94.78% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041.The field currently accounts for approximately 4.06% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
7. Zawtika Development Project
Zawtika Development Project is located in Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar. This natural gas field is owned by Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (20.00%); PTT Public Co (80.00%); and operated by PTTEP International. The field produced 329Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 43.29% 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 1.64% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
8. 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 502.81Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 72.45% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2006. The peak production was approximately at 2,982.71Mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2043. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.51% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
9. Arthit
Arthit is located in Gulf of Thailand, Thailand. This natural gas field is owned by Chevron (16.00%); Mitsui & Co (4.00%); PTT Public Co (80.00%); and operated by PTT Exploration and Production Public. The field produced 358.38Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 45.25% 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 2055.The field currently accounts for approximately 1.79% of the global daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
10. Yadana Project
Yadana Project is located in Gulf of Martaban, Myanmar. This natural gas field is owned by Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (37.04%); PTT Public Co (62.96%); and operated by PTTEP International. The field produced 516Mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 31.33% 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 2039.The field currently accounts for approximately 2.58% of the global daily natural gas output . Buy the profile here.
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