Sampaguita gas field

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Sampaguita
CountryPhilippines
RegionSouth China Sea
Offshore/onshoreOffshore
OperatorPhilex Petroleum
Field history
Discovery2011
Start of production2013
Production
Estimated oil in place15.4 million tonnes
(~ 18.3×10^6 m3 or 115 million bbl)
Estimated gas in place131×10^9 m3
4.6×10^12 cu ft

The Sampaguita gas field is a natural gas field located in the South China Sea. Discovered in 2011, it was developed by Philex Petroleum, determining it to have initial total proven reserves of around 4.6 trillion ft3 (131 km3). It began production of natural gas and condensates in 2013, with a production rate of around 200 million ft3/day (5.7×105 m3).[citation needed]

References[edit]

  • Battersby, Amanda (20 April 2022). "Force majeure inferred on exploration in contested South China Sea waters". Upstream Online. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
  • Evans, Damon (9 September 2021). "Philippines bets on Sampaguita as Forum prepares to drill in disputed waters of South China Sea". Energy Voice. Retrieved 4 February 2024.