Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In a momentous announcement, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, revealed groundbreaking discoveries of oil and natural gas in two key regions: the Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter. These findings underscore the nation’s commitment to expanding its energy resources and securing its position as a global energy leader.
Key Discoveries
- Ladam Field (حقل اللدام):
- Located in the Eastern Region, the Ladam field is an unconventional oil reservoir. It boasts an impressive flow rate of 5,100 barrels per day of very light Arabian crude oil and approximately 4.9 million cubic feet of gas per day from the Ladam-2 well.
- Farouk Field (حقل الفروق):
- Another unconventional oil field in the Eastern Region, the Farouk field yields 4,557 barrels per day of very light Arabian crude oil and approximately 3.79 million cubic feet of gas per day from the Farouk-4 well.
- Mazaleej Field (حقل مزاليج):
- In the Eastern Region’s Mazaleej field, the Ainiza B/G reservoir was discovered. It produces 1,780 barrels per day of light Arabian crude oil and approximately 0.7 million cubic feet of gas per day from the Mazaleej-62 well.
- Jehak Field (حقل الجهق):
- The Jehak field, situated in the Empty Quarter, holds significant natural gas reserves. It delivers 5.3 million cubic feet per day from the Arab-G reservoir and an additional 1.1 million cubic feet per day from the Arab-D reservoir in the Jehak-1 well.
- Katouf Field (حقل الكتوف):
- Also in the Empty Quarter, the Katouf field exhibits a robust gas flow rate of 7.6 million cubic feet per day, accompanied by approximately 40 barrels per day of condensates from the Katouf-1 well.
- Asikra Field (حقل عسيكرة):
- Notably, the Asikra field in the Empty Quarter features the Hanifa reservoir (مكمن حنيفة). It contributes 4.9 million cubic feet per day of natural gas from the Asikra-6 well, alongside 0.6 million cubic feet per day from the Fadhili reservoir (مكمن الفاضلي), along with about 100 barrels per day of condensates.
A Milestone for Saudi Arabia
These discoveries represent a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s energy sector. As the nation continues to harness its natural resources, it reaffirms its role as a vital player in the global energy landscape. The bounty bestowed upon us by our Creator fuels our progress, and we build our nation upon these precious gifts.
