Crude Oil and Condensate Production โ - Crude Oil and Condensate Production refers to the total volume of crude oil and lease condensate extracted from oil and gas reservoirs within a country during a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and represents the production of unrefined liquid hydrocarbons before processing or refining. Crude oil is the naturally occurring liquid petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs, while condensate is a light hydrocarbon liquid that separates from natural gas when pressure and temperature decrease during production. This indicator provides insight into a country's upstream petroleum production capacity, resource availability, and contribution to global oil supply.
Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects domestic crude oil and condensate production from offshore and onshore resources, making it an important indicator of upstream energy activity, resource utilization, energy security, and petroleum production performance.
Thailand produced 248 thousand barrels daily of crude oil and condensate in 2015, increasing to 258 thousand barrels daily in 2016 before declining to 240 thousand barrels daily in 2017. Production decreased further to 228 thousand barrels daily in 2018 and remained unchanged at 228 thousand barrels daily in 2019. Output declined to 202 thousand barrels daily in 2020 as production from existing fields moderated. The downward trend continued with production falling to 177 thousand barrels daily in 2021, 143 thousand barrels daily in 2022, and 136 thousand barrels daily in 2023, representing the lowest production level during the review period.
Overall, the dataset demonstrates a steady long-term decline in Thailand's crude oil and condensate production after the temporary increase observed in 2016. The sustained reduction reflects declining production from mature reservoirs, natural field depletion, and the challenges of maintaining output despite continued upstream development and operational improvements.
The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national oil production performance, evaluating upstream industry developments, and assessing long-term supply trends. It also supports production forecasting, investment analysis, energy market assessments, and policy development. Researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders can use the information to evaluate production efficiency, resource management strategies, and future exploration opportunities while supporting informed decision-making across Thailand's petroleum sector.