Dazhou gas field explained

Dazhou
Country:China
Region:Sichuan
Offonshore:onshore
Operator:China National Petroleum Corporation
Discovery:2005
Start Production:2006
Production Gas Mmcuft/D:1900
Production Gas Mmscm/D:54.8
Production Gas Bcm/Y:20
Est Gas Bft:134900
Est Gas Bcm:3800

The Dazhou gas field is a natural gas field located in Sichuan, China. Discovered in 2005, it was developed by the China National Petroleum Corporation, determining it to have initial total proven reserves of around 134.9 trillion ft3 (3800 km3). It began production of natural gas and condensates in 2006, with a production rate of around 1.9 billion ft3/day (54.8×105 m3).[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dazhou to become Asia's largest sulfur base. 2008. chinadaily.com.cn. 2013-06-03.