INTERFAX-CHINA reported that China National Petroleum Corp expects its most prolific oilfield, Changqing in the Ordos Basin to produce 33.8 billion cubic meters in 2013 nearly one third of China's total gas output last year.

CNPC also revised Changqing's annual gas output target for 2015 upwards by nearly 20%, according to a statement issued by the state-owned company. CNPC said Changqing will produce 41.5 bcm/y by 2015.