The total oil and gas production of Middle East in 2022 was 42.25mmboed an increase of 4.82% when compared to 2021. The largest oil and gas producing countries are Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq. Through to 2030, annual oil and gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.13% to reach 41.76mmboed. 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, Saudi Arabia had the highest oil and gas production at 12.28mmboed, followed by Iran at 9.33mmboed and Iraq at 5.01mmboed. Here are the 10 largest oil and gas producing fields in Middle East by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Ghawar
Ghawar is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 3.46mmboed in 2022 and recovered 65.8% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1980. The peak production was approximately at 5.56mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2081. The field currently accounts for approximately 8.19% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 49,923.19mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Greater Burgan
Greater Burgan is located in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait. This field is owned by Kuwait Petroleum (100.00%) and operated by Kuwait Oil Co. The field produced 1.65mmboed in 2022 and recovered 78.07% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1972. The peak production was approximately at 2.42mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.91% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 11,162.23mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Rumaila
Rumaila is located in Al-Basrah, Iraq. This field is owned by BP (46.06%), China National Petroleum (47.94%), Ministry of Oil, Iraq (6.00%) and operated by Rumaila Field Operating Organisation (ROO). The field produced 1.42mmboed in 2022 and recovered 68.64% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1979. The peak production was approximately at 1.7mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.37% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 9,307.56mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Khurais Complex
Khurais Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1.42mmboed in 2022 and recovered 25.33% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2034. The peak production will be approximately at 1.42mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2077. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.35% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 13,990.17mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Shaybah
Shaybah is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1.21mmboed in 2022 and recovered 30.96% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2031 . The peak production will be approximately at 0.98mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2093. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.85% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 14,535.57mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Safaniyah
Safaniyah is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1mmboed in 2022 and recovered 56.23% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1981. The peak production was approximately at 1.54mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.37% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 14,960.92mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Block 6
Block 6 is located in Dhofar, Oman. This field is owned by Government of Oman (60.00%), PTT Public Co (2.00%), Shell (34.00%), TotalEnergies (4.00%) and operated by Petroleum Development Oman. The field produced 0.89mmboed in 2022 and recovered 72.22% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2001. The peak production was approximately at 0.85mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.11% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 4,980.93mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Zuluf
Zuluf is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 0.86mmboed in 2022 and recovered 27.07% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2028. The peak production will be approximately at 1.37mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.04% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 20,285.96mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. Upper Zakum
Upper Zakum is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This field is owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (60.00%), Exxon Mobil (28.00%), Inpex (12.00%) and operated by ADNOC Offshore. The field produced 0.82mmboed in 2022 and recovered 47.13% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2024. The peak production will be approximately at 0.95mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2075. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.94% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 7,571.81mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Manifa
Manifa is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 0.78mmboed in 2022 and recovered 33.33% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2015. The peak production was approximately at 0.87mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2061. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.84% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 5,429.43mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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