DHAHRAN – Aramco on Thursday announced significant progress in its gas expansion strategy with the start of production at Jafra, the largest unconventional gas field in the Middle East, and the start of operations at Tanajib Gas Plant, one of the world’s largest gas processing facilities.
The company said it aims to increase sales gas production capacity by approximately 80% by 2030 compared to 2021 levels, with total production of gas and related liquids of approximately 6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day.
This expansion is expected to increase cash flow by $12 billion to $15 billion by 2030.
Covering an area of 17,000 square kilometers, Jafra is expected to support Saudi Arabia’s economic growth ambitions across sectors such as energy, artificial intelligence and petrochemicals.
The development is also expected to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s position among the world’s top 10 gas producers.
Jafra is estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas and 75 billion standard cubic feet of stock tank barrel condensate.
By 2030, Aramco aims to produce 2 billion standard cubic feet of sales gas per day, 420 million standard cubic feet of ethane per day, and approximately 630,000 barrels of high-value liquids per day.
Since its start in December 2025, the project has reduced drilling and stimulation costs while increasing well productivity.
Meanwhile, the Tanajib gas plant is expected to reach a raw gas processing capacity of 2.6 billion standard cubic feet per day in 2026.
The digitally integrated facility processes associated gas from crude oil production in the offshore Marjan and Zurf fields and incorporates a high degree of operational efficiency and optimized resource utilization.
Aramco President and CEO Amin Nasser said Jafra and Tanajib “significantly strengthen Aramco’s gas portfolio and significantly expand our production capacity,” calling the project a “huge step forward” for the company and Saudi Arabia’s energy future.
He added that these developments are “expected to generate significant revenues, meet growing domestic demand, support development across key sectors and supply large volumes of high-value liquids.”
“These investments will make Aramco stronger, more diversified, and well-positioned to deliver sustainable value to our shareholders. We value the Department of Energy’s continued leadership and support in advancing these strategic projects,” he said.
Aramco said its gas expansion will support Saudi Arabia’s liquid fuel substitution program and 2060 net zero goal, while strengthening energy security and contributing to the development of a diversified national economy.
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