Natural gas deposits in Vietnam play an important role in providing energy for economic development and comply with the needs of industries. Vietnam has many potential areas of land for natural gas exploitation, with gas deposits found both on the land and at sea. Through the gas exploitation works, Vietnam has made a significant development in the energy industry and actively contributed to the economic development of the country.
Along with the potentials and opportunities for development, natural gas deposits in Vietnam also face challenges and requirements for management and environmental protection. The extraction of natural gas needs to be carried out according to regulations and standards to ensure safety, environmental protection and sustainability in the use of this natural resource. In this article, we will get to know more about natural gas deposits in Vietnam.
1. Where is natural gas mainly located?
Vietnam has many areas, with its own potential and characteristics, focusing on natural gas exploitation. The following are the important regions and natural gas deposits:
1.1. Northern region:
Gulf of Tonkin: Located in the North Sea, this area has many important natural gas deposits such as Tien Hai, Ham Rong, Hong Ngoc,... These deposits contribute significantly to Vietnam's natural gas supply.
1.2. Central region:
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Dung Quat: Located in Quang Ngai province, Dung Quat natural gas deposit is one of the most important deposits in Vietnam. It is exploited from sedimentary rock layers in the sea in front of Tra Khuc river.
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Ca Voi Xanh: Located in Chu Lai Open Economic Zone, about 88 km to the east of the central sea, the Ca Voi Xanh gas deposit has extremely large exploitation reserves. It is considered one of the largest gas deposits in Vietnam.
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Ken Bau: About 65 km from Quang Tri, Ken Bau deposit has been exploited since 2019, Ken Bau deposit is one of the historical discoveries contributing to the promotion of the oil and gas industry.
1.3. Southern region:
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Nam Con Son: Nam Con Son is the largest gas system in the South with many different gas deposits such as Lan Tay, Lan Do, Rong Doi, Rong Tay,... located in the Gulf of Thailand. It contains a significant amount of gas and is an important contributor to Vietnam's natural gas supply.
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Ca Mau: Located in Ca Mau province, Ca Mau natural gas deposit is one of the largest and important contributors to Vietnam's natural gas supply.
Moreover, there are many other areas with potential to exploit natural gas, but are still in the process of discovery and research.
2. Natural gas deposits in Vietnam
Vietnam is a country with plentiful potential for natural gas, with many important gas deposits being exploited and used.
1. Bach Ho gas deposit: Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, Bach Ho gas field is one of the largest gas deposits in Vietnam. The field contributes significantly to the country's natural gas supply due to an estimated reserve of 400 billion m³.
2. Mat Troi Do gas deposit: Located in the North Sea, Mat Troi Do gas deposit is another important gas deposit. The field plays an important role in complying with Vietnam's energy needs due to the estimated reserves of billions of m³.
3. Dung Quat deposit: Located in Quang Ngai province, Dung Quat gas deposit is a remarkable natural gas deposit. This field has contributed significantly to Vietnam's natural gas supply due to an estimated reserve of about 90 billion m3.
4. Nam Con Son gas deposit: Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Nam Con Son gas deposit is the largest natural gas deposit in Vietnam. The deposit's estimated reserves amount to hundreds of billions of m3, making an important contribution to the nation's natural gas supply.
5. Ca Mau gas deposit: Located in Ca Mau province, Ca Mau gas deposit is one of the other important gas deposits. The deposit plays an important role in complying with Vietnam's energy needs and economic development due to an estimated reserve of 150 billion m3.
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Furthermore, Vietnam also has a number of other natural gas deposits such as Rach Viet gas deposit, Nui To gas deposit and Southwest Con Dao gas deposit. These deposits also have significant natural gas reserves and contribute to the country's natural gas supply.
However, to utilize the full profit of natural gas, it is necessary to invest in modern extraction technology and strict environmental management. At the same time, the research and exploitation of new gas deposits are also a challenge for Vietnam. The sustainable development of the natural gas industry will make an important contribution to the country's energy and economic development.
--Van Thang--
