Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Wednesday that the Saudi Aramco has discovered 14 Arabian oil and natural gas fields and reservoirs in the Eastern Province and the Empty Quarter. The discoveries include six fields and two reservoirs of Arabian oil, as well as two fields and four reservoirs of natural gas.

The minister extended his congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on these discoveries, expressing his wishes for continued growth, development, and prosperity for Saudi Arabia and its people.

Prince Abdulaziz stated that Jabu oil field has been discovered in Eastern Province, following the flow of Arabian Extra Light Oil in Jabu-1 well at a rate of 800 barrels per day (bpd). Sayahid oil field was also discovered, where Arabian Extra Light Oil flowed in Sayahid-2 well at a rate of 630 bpd. Additionally, Ayfan oil field was discovered, where Arabian Extra Light Oil in Ayfan-2 well flowed at a rate of 2,840 bpd, with 0.44 million standard cubic feet (MMscf) of associated gas per day.

He said that Jubaila oil reservoir has been discovered in Berri field after Arabian Light Oil flowed in Berri-907 well at a rate of 520 bpd, associated with 0.2 MMscf of gas per day. In addition, Unayzah-A oil reservoir was discovered in Mazalij field after the flow of Arabian Super Light Oil in Mazalij-64 well at a rate of 1,011 bpd, along with 0.92 MMscf of associated gas per day.

In the Empty Quarter, Nuwayr oil field has been discovered after the flow of Arabian Medium Oil in Nuwayr-1 well at a rate of 1,800 bpd, with 0.55 MMscf of associated gas per day. Additionally, the oil field Damda was discovered, where Arabian Medium Oil flowed in Damda-1 well at a rate of 200 bpd from Mishrif-C reservoir, while Arabian Extra Light Oil flowed from Mishrif-D reservoir in the same well at a rate of 115 bpd. Also, the discovery of Qurqas oil field was confirmed after Arabian Medium Oil flowed in Qurqas-1 well at a rate of 210 bpd.

For natural gas, the minister of energy announced the discovery of Ghizlan gas field in the Eastern Province, where gas flowed in Ghizlan-1 well at a rate of 32 MMscf per day from Unayzah B/C reservoir, with 2,525 barrels of condensate. Also, Araam gas field was discovered after gas flowed in Araam-1 well from Unayzah B/C reservoir at a rate of 24 MMscf per day with 3,000 barrels of condensate.

Qusaiba unconventional gas reservoir was also discovered in Mihwaz field in the Eastern Province, where gas flowed in Mihwaz-193101 well at a rate of 3.5 MMscf per day, with 485 barrels of condensates. In the Empty Quarter, Arab-C gas reservoir was discovered in Marzouq field, where gas flowed in Marzouq-8 well at a rate of 9.5 MMscf per day. The same well also resulted in the discovery of Arab-D gas reservoir, after the flow of gas at a rate of 10 MMscf per day. Additionally, the Upper Jubaila gas reservoir was discovered from the same well, where gas flowed at a rate of 1.5 MMscf per day.

Prince Abdulaziz underscored on the importance of the added value that these discoveries represent, solidifying the Kingdom’s leading position in the global energy sector, and reinforcing its rich hydrocarbon potential. Citing that such discoveries will lead to opening new horizons for the Kingdom’s economic development and strengthening its ability to meet both domestic and global energy demand efficiently and sustainably for decades to come. "These discoveries will also support sustained economic growth and prosperity, in line with Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s ambitious goals to fully harness its natural resources and enhance global energy security," the minister added.