Aramco's Gas Expansion Driven by Jafurah and Tanajib Projects

Saudi Aramco is making significant strides in its gas production expansion strategy with the commencement of production at the Jafurah field, the Middle East's largest unconventional gas field, and the start of operations at the Tanajib gas plant, one of the world's largest.

These developments are part of Aramco's ambitious plan to increase sales gas production capacity by 80% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels, reaching approximately 6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day. This expansion is expected to generate additional cash flows of $12 billion to $15 billion annually by 2030, solidifying the company's position as a leading global energy and chemicals provider.

Aramco's president and CEO, Amin Nasser, stated that the start of production at the Jafurah field and operations at the Tanajib gas plant represent significant achievements for the company and the future of energy in the Kingdom.

Nasser added that the company's ambitious gas program is expected to become a major source of profitability, contributing to meeting the increasing domestic demand for gas, supporting manufacturing and development in several key sectors, and producing significant quantities of high-value liquids.

The Jafurah field, spanning 17,000 square kilometers in the Eastern Province, is estimated to hold 229 trillion cubic feet of raw gas and 75 billion barrels of condensates.

The project aims to produce 2 billion standard cubic feet per day (scfd) of sales gas, 420 million scfd of ethane, and approximately 630,000 barrels per day of gas liquids and condensates by 2030.

Gas extracted from the Jafurah field is expected to support Saudi Arabia's growth targets in key sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence, major industries, and petrochemicals, potentially boosting the Kingdom's economy and strengthening its position among the world's top ten gas producers.

Aramco began producing its first unconventional shale gas at the Jafurah field in December 2025, leveraging technology to unlock the field's potential and establish it as a global benchmark for unconventional gas development.

The Tanajib gas plant, which commenced operations in December 2025, processes raw gas associated with oil production from the Marjan and Zuluf offshore fields. Its processing capacity is expected to reach 2.6 billion scfd by 2026, enhancing Saudi Arabia's ability to diversify its energy product portfolio and support heavy industries.

The plant is a key pillar in Aramco's strategy to increase gas processing capacities and diversify its energy product portfolio, contributing to long-term economic growth.

The start of operations at the Tanajib plant coincided with the start of production in the Marjan field expansion and development program. The plant features digital integration, improved operational efficiency, the ability to execute complex projects, and optimal resource utilization. It processes raw gas associated with crude oil production in the Marjan and Zuluf offshore fields.

Aramco's expansion in the gas sector is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, adding significant value and reinforcing Aramco's position as a reliable energy provider.

In addition to helping meet the growing demand for natural gas and enhancing its supply to national industries, Aramco's gas expansion strategy supports efforts to achieve an optimal energy mix for electricity production locally and enhance the Kingdom's liquid fuel displacement program, which will have a positive impact on the environment, support the country's ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060, enhance energy security, and contribute to building a more diversified national economy.