The total natural gas production of Middle East decreased by 0.11% in 2022 when compared to 2021. The largest gas producing countries in Middle East are Iran, Qatar, and the UAE. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 1.5%. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.

In 2022, Iran had the highest natural gas production, followed by Qatar and the UAE. Here are the 10 largest natural gas fields in Middle East by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.

1. South Pars Phases 6, 7 and 8

South Pars Phases 6, 7 and 8 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 3,444.43mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 52.09% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. Buy the profile here.

2. Hasbah-Arabiyah

Hasbah-Arabiyah is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This natural gas field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 2,892.5mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 20.35% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. Buy the profile here.

3. South Pars Phase 12

South Pars Phase 12 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 2,447.73mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 33.42% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. Buy the profile here.

4. RasGas 3

RasGas 3 is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Exxon Mobil, QatarEnergy and operated by Qatargas Operating Co. The field produced 2,118.92mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 35.32% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2086. Buy the profile here.

5. Qatargas 2

Qatargas 2 is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Exxon Mobil, QatarEnergy, TotalEnergies and operated by QatarEnergy. The field produced 2,011.87mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 44.03% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2083. Buy the profile here.

6. Dolphin Project

Dolphin Project is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Mubadala Investment Co, Occidental Petroleum, TotalEnergies and operated by Dolphin Energy. The field produced 1,997.44mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 35.88% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2089. Buy the profile here.

7. South Pars Phases 22, 23 and 24

South Pars Phases 22, 23 and 24 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,821.63mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 17.02% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. Buy the profile here.

8. South Pars Phase 13

South Pars Phase 13 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,821.63mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 17.35% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. Buy the profile here.

9. South Pars Phase 14

South Pars Phase 14 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,821.63mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 21.14% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. Buy the profile here.

10. South Pars Phase 19

South Pars Phase 19 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,821.63mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 31.1% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. Buy the profile here.

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