A Historic Milestone for Saudi Arabia’s Energy Strategy
Saudi Aramco has officially announced the start of production at the Jafurah unconventional gas field, marking a historic milestone in the Kingdom’s efforts to become a major global natural gas player. The field, located southeast of the giant Ghawar oilfield in the Eastern Province, is estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas and 75 billion barrels of condensate, making it potentially the largest shale gas development outside the United States.
Production at Jafurah began in December 2025, and…
