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Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production

- Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production refers to the total volume of liquid hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas during production and processing within a given year.

Thailand Natural Gas Liquids ProductionThousand Barrels Daily ยท 2015โ€“2023

2502252001752015: 2332016: 2312017: 247Peak2018: 247Peak2019: 2462020: 2192021: 2212022: 185Trough2023: 18820152017201920212023
Source: energyinst.orgLast updated: July 2026

What Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production shows

Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production was 188 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 1.6% on 2022. The Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production dataset of Thailand from 2015 to 2023 provides a clear and consistent view of the country's NGL production landscape, highlighting output trends, production levels, supply changes, industry performance, and annual market developments over the review period.

Trend

Lower over the period

Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 233 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 188 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (โˆ’19.3%), an average of โˆ’2.6% a year. The series high was 247 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the low 185 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022.

Volatility

A 25.1% peak-to-trough swing

The gap between the series high (2017) and low (2022) is 62.00 Thousand Barrels Daily. The sharpest single-year move was โˆ’16.3% in 2022.

Structure

Ranks 11 of 27 countries covered

Among the 27 countries in this dataset, Thailand ranks 11 for 2023, behind U.S. (6,431 Thousand Barrels Daily) and Saudi Arabia (1,780 Thousand Barrels Daily). It accounts for 1.4% of the global total in 2023.

Full series

Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production by year

Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.

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Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production, 2015โ€“2023, Thousand Barrels Daily.
YearThousand Barrels DailyChange vs prior year
2023 188 +1.6%
2022 Trough185 โˆ’16.3%
2021 221 +0.9%
2020 219 โˆ’11%
2019 246 โˆ’0.4%
2018 247 0%
2017Peak 247 +6.9%
2016 231 โˆ’0.9%
2015 233 โ€”

Regional context

How Thailand compares in Asia-Pacific

Natural Gas Liquids Production by country, 2023, Thousand Barrels Daily. Thailand is highlighted.

1Thailand
188
2India
123
3Australia
101
4Malaysia
57.00
5Indonesia
32.00
6Vietnam
13.00

Data definition

Inclusions and exclusions

Natural Gas Liquids Production โ€” - Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production refers to the total volume of liquid hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas during production and processing within a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and includes hydrocarbons that are separated from natural gas streams because they condense into liquids under normal surface conditions. Major components include ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). This indicator reflects a country's capability to recover valuable liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas production and is widely used to assess upstream gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, and supply of feedstocks for petrochemical, heating, and transportation applications.

Inclusions

The data includes the production of all major natural gas liquids recovered from natural gas processing plants and field separation facilities, including ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). It covers NGLs produced from both associated gas (produced alongside crude oil) and non-associated natural gas fields. Production from onshore and offshore operations is included, and the indicator reflects volumes recovered before further refining or fractionation into individual products. The data is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national production statistics and industry sources, enabling consistent comparison of NGL production across countries and over time.

Exclusions

The data excludes dry natural gas (methane) that remains in the gas stream after NGL extraction, as well as crude oil, lease condensate, refined petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced through refinery processing rather than direct natural gas recovery. It also excludes synthetic liquid fuels derived from coal, biomass, or gas-to-liquids (GTL) technologies unless explicitly included in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure NGL consumption, reserves, imports, exports, storage, or petrochemical production. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, processing technologies, product classifications, and estimation methodologies across countries.

About this indicator

Natural Gas Liquids Production โ€” - Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production refers to the total volume of liquid hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas during production and processing within a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and includes hydrocarbons that are separated from natural gas streams because they condense into liquids under normal surface conditions. Major components include ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). This indicator reflects a country's capability to recover valuable liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas production and is widely used to assess upstream gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, and supply of feedstocks for petrochemical, heating, and transportation applications.

Measured in thousand barrels daily, the dataset reflects total NGL production and serves as an important indicator of natural gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource development, investment trends, and the overall performance of Thailand's energy sector.

Thailand produced 233 thousand barrels daily of NGLs in 2015 before recording 231 thousand in 2016 and increasing to 247 thousand in both 2017 and 2018. Production remained stable at 246 thousand barrels daily in 2019 before declining to 219 thousand in 2020. Output recovered marginally to 221 thousand barrels daily in 2021 before falling to 185 thousand in 2022 and increasing slightly to 188 thousand in 2023. The overall trend reflects lower natural gas processing volumes and changing upstream production levels.

Overall, the dataset indicates relatively stable production during the first half of the review period followed by a gradual decline after 2019. Despite lower recent output, Thailand continues to maintain a well-developed natural gas processing industry that supports domestic petrochemical and industrial demand. Continued investment and efficient resource management remain important for sustaining future NGL production.

The dataset serves as a valuable resource for monitoring national NGL production performance, evaluating supply trends, assessing upstream investment, supporting market analysis, forecasting future production, and enabling policymakers, researchers, investors, and industry stakeholders to develop effective energy strategies and production planning.

Indicator
Natural Gas Liquids Production
Country
Thailand
Region
Asia-Pacific
Unit
Thousand Barrels Daily
Coverage
2015โ€“2023, annual
Category
Energy & Power
Last updated
July 2026
Source
energyinst.org

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Frequently asked questions

What is Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production?

Definition- Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Production refers to the total volume of liquid hydrocarbons recovered from natural gas during production and processing within a given year. It is typically measured in thousand barrels per day (kb/d) and includes hydrocarbons that are separated from natural gas streams because they condense into liquids under normal surface conditions. Major components include ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). This indicator reflects a country's capability to recover valuable liquid hydrocarbons from natural gas production and is widely used to assess upstream gas processing activity, hydrocarbon resource utilization, and supply of feedstocks for petrochemical, heating, and transportation applications.

What was Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production in 2023?

Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production was 188 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023, up 1.6% on 2022.

How has Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production changed between 2015 and 2023?

Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production moved from 233 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2015 to 188 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2023 (โˆ’19.3%), an average of โˆ’2.6% a year. The series high was 247 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the low 185 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022.

Which year had the highest and lowest Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production?

The highest value was 247 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2017 and the lowest was 185 Thousand Barrels Daily in 2022.

What does the Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production data include and exclude?

Included: The data includes the production of all major natural gas liquids recovered from natural gas processing plants and field separation facilities, including ethane, propane, normal butane, isobutane, and natural gasoline (pentanes plus). It covers NGLs produced from both associated gas (produced alongside crude oil) and non-associated natural gas fields. Production from onshore and offshore operations is included, and the indicator reflects volumes recovered before further refining or fractionation into individual products. The data is compiled using standardized international energy reporting methodologies based on national production statistics and industry sources, enabling consistent comparison of NGL production across countries and over time. Excluded: The data excludes dry natural gas (methane) that remains in the gas stream after NGL extraction, as well as crude oil, lease condensate, refined petroleum products, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced through refinery processing rather than direct natural gas recovery. It also excludes synthetic liquid fuels derived from coal, biomass, or gas-to-liquids (GTL) technologies unless explicitly included in the reporting methodology. The indicator does not measure NGL consumption, reserves, imports, exports, storage, or petrochemical production. Minor differences may occur due to variations in national reporting standards, processing technologies, product classifications, and estimation methodologies across countries.

Where does the Thailand Natural Gas Liquids Production data come from?

The series is sourced from energyinst.org (https://www.energyinst.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/1542714/684_EI_Stat_Review_V16_DIGITAL.pdf). It covers 2015โ€“2023 and is reported in Thousand Barrels Daily.

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