Myanmar has signed a new agreement with a Chinese energy company to increase crude oil production at the Htaukshapin-Kanni onshore oilfield, according to state-linked media reports.

The deal will see the Chinese operator deploy enhanced recovery techniques aimed at improving output from the ageing field, which has experienced declining production over the years.

The Htaukshapin-Kanni site is part of Myanmar’s wider network of mature oilfields that the country is trying to optimise through technical partnerships rather than new exploration alone.

Officials say the collaboration is expected to improve recovery efficiency and extend the productive lifespan of the field. Although full contract details were not disclosed, the focus of the project is on boosting extraction rates from existing reserves using improved petroleum recovery methods.

Myanmar has increasingly relied on foreign technical expertise to support its oil and gas sector, particularly as production from older fields continues to fall. Partnerships with Chinese firms have become more prominent in recent years, reflecting broader energy cooperation between both countries.

The latest agreement adds to ongoing efforts by Myanmar to stabilise domestic oil output and strengthen energy security through improved performance of its existing upstream assets.