Aramco progresses gas expansion plans

Aramco has announced the start of production at Jafurah, the Middle East’s largest unconventional gas field, and the commencement of operations at Tanajib Gas Plant, in its drive to increase gas production capacity by around 80% by 2030 over 2021 levels

This is expected to generate incremental operating cash flows of US$12bn to US$15bn in 2030, subject to future sales gas demand and liquids prices. In addition to helping meet rising demand for natural gas, and enhancing supplies to national industries including petrochemicals, Aramco’s gas expansion strategy aims to achieve a better energy mix for domestic electricity production. It also advances the Kingdom’s liquid fuel displacement program, complements the Kingdom’s 2060 net-zero ambition, reinforces energy security and contributes to building a diverse national economy.

Covering an area of 17,000 square kilometres, Jafurah is estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas and 75 billion stock tank barrels of condensate. It is central to Aramco's gas expansion plans. By 2030, it aims to deliver 2 billion standard cubic feet of sales gas per day, 420 million standard cubic feet of ethane per day, and approximately 630,000 barrels of high-value liquids per day.

Aramco started production of the first unconventional shale gas at Jafurah in December 2025, and has leveraged technology to help lower drilling and stimulation costs and boost well productivity.

Tanajib Gas Plant, which also commenced operations in December 2025,  is a key component of Aramco’s strategy to increase gas processing capabilities and diversify its energy product portfolio. It is expected to reach a raw gas processing capacity of 2.6 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2026.

The commencement of operations at Tanajib coincided with the start of production at Aramco’s Marjan crude oil increment. The plant processes associated raw gas from crude oil production at the offshore Marjan and Zuluf oil fields.

Amin H. Nasser, Aramco president & CEO, said: “Jafurah and Tanajib significantly strengthen Aramco’s gas portfolio and expand our capacity at scale. These projects are a major step forward for our company and for the Kingdom’s energy future. Gas is central to our long-term growth strategy. It is expected to generate substantial earnings, meet rising domestic demand, support development across key sectors, and deliver significant volumes of high-value liquids. Together, these investments make Aramco stronger, more diversified and better positioned to deliver sustained value to our shareholders.”