Saudi Aramco advances firmly in its gas sector growth strategy, with the start of production at Jafurah, the largest unconventional gas field in the Middle East, and the commissioning of the Tanajib gas processing plant, one of the world’s largest.
Both projects are part of the oil company’s ambitious plan to increase its sales gas production capacity by 80% by 2030, compared to 2021 levels.
Jafurah: The Core of Saudi Energy Transformation
The Jafurah field spans 17,000 km² and holds an estimated 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas and 75 billion barrels of condensate. Its potential positions it as a strategic asset for both Aramco and the Saudi economy overall.
Since December 2025, Aramco has begun shale gas production at Jafurah, leveraging advanced technology to reduce drilling costs and increase well efficiency. By 2030, the goal is to process 2 billion standard cubic feet of sales gas per day, along with 420 million cubic feet of ethane and 630,000 barrels of high-value liquids.
This unconventional development aligns with the Kingdom’s plans to boost sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence, and the petrochemical industry.
Tanajib: Pillar of Processing and Operational Efficiency
Meanwhile, the Tanajib gas plant has already begun operations and is expected to reach a processing capacity of 2,600 million standard cubic feet daily in 2026. Located on Saudi Arabia’s east coast, Tanajib processes associated gas from crude production at the offshore Marjan and Zuluf fields.
Designed with a high level of digital integration and operational efficiency, Tanajib represents a key component in Aramco’s strategy to expand its energy portfolio and optimize resources.
2030 Target: More Gas, More Value
Progress at Jafurah and Tanajib will enable Aramco to achieve total production of approximately 6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day from gas and associated liquids. This is estimated to generate between $12 billion and $15 billion annually in operating cash flows by 2030, depending on future demand and liquids pricing.
The company also projects that this expansion will create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, driving local growth and reinforcing Saudi energy independence.
Sustainability and Diversified Economy
Aramco’s gas strategy contributes to reducing the use of liquid fuels in power generation and supports the national goal of net-zero emissions by 2060. Additionally, it promotes a more sustainable energy mix and strengthens the Kingdom’s energy security.
With these moves, production at Jafurah and the opening of the Tanajib plant position themselves as a key pillar of Saudi energy transformation, marking a new chapter in Aramco’s global leadership in the energy sector.
Source: Saudi Aramco
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