Vietnam produced 581.52 million m 3 of natural gas in May, up 1.21 percent from 574.56 million m 3 in April 2026, according to the latest data from the National Statistics Office.
Year to date output reached 2034.82 million m 3 by the end of May.
Vietnam’s natural gas industry
Vietnam’s natural gas industry is centred on offshore fields supplying domestic power generation and fertiliser production, with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam) as the dominant operator.
Output is concentrated in southern basins such as Cuu Long and Nam Con Son, with gas transported via pipeline to major power and industrial hubs.
Domestic supply is under pressure from declining reserves, prompting plans to expand liquefied natural gas imports and develop new gas-to-power projects.
The sector is shaped by rising demand, infrastructure constraints, and policy priorities around energy security, diversification, and transitioning to lower-carbon fuels.
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The data
TABLE: Vietnam natural gas production in 2026
| Unit | May 2026 | April 2026 | MoM | YTD | May 26 / 25 | 5M 26 / 25 | |
| natural gas | Million m 3 | 581.52 | 574.56 | 1.21% | 2,034.82 | 6.34% | 3.60% |