The total natural gas production of Middle East in 2022 was 23,614.01bcf a decrease of 0.11% 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% to reach 20,572.81bcf. 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 at 10513.31bcf, followed by Qatar at 6296.94bcf and the UAE at 1926.74bcf. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2014. The peak production was approximately at 3,669mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.33% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 14,273bcf of natural gas. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 2,892.5mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.47% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 18,468bcf of natural gas. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2017. The peak production was approximately at 2,652.35mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2051. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.79% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 14,062bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. RasGas 3
RasGas 3 is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Exxon Mobil (30.00%), QatarEnergy (70.00%) 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, with peak production in 2019. The peak production was approximately at 2,186.27mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2086. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.28% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 17,928bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Qatargas 2
Qatargas 2 is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Exxon Mobil (24.15%), QatarEnergy (67.50%), TotalEnergies (8.35%) and operated by QatarEnergy. The field produced 2,011.87mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 44.03% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2019. The peak production was approximately at 2,145.71mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2083. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.11% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 12,048bcf of natural gas. 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 (51.00%), Occidental Petroleum (24.50%), TotalEnergies (24.50%) and operated by Dolphin Energy. The field produced 1,997.44mmcfd in 2022 and recovered 35.88% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2011. The peak production was approximately at 2,034.27mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2089. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.09% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 19,846bcf of natural gas. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2020. The peak production was approximately at 1,940.4mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.82% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 12,402bcf of natural gas. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2020. The peak production was approximately at 1,940.4mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.82% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 12,274bcf of natural gas. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2019. The peak production was approximately at 1,940.4mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.82% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 11,731bcf of natural gas. 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 (100.00%) 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, with peak production in 2018. The peak production was approximately at 1,940.4mmcfd of natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.82% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output and it is expected to recover 10,337bcf of natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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