Gas production
We possess the technology and know-how to ensure our exclusive access to the gas resources of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues to provide a reliable and valuable source of energy for all our customers — now and in the future.
Our gas production yields sales gas, Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs), ethane, and condensate, which supplement crude oil production, and provide feedstock to the refining and petrochemical industries.
In 1975, we began to develop our Master Gas System (MGS), an extensive network of pipelines that connects gas production and processing facilities throughout the Kingdom. The MGS has been the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s industrial network for economic development and diversification since its inception over four decades ago.
Natural gas, the valuable and versatile resource
Natural gas is used for more than just power generation. It is also a major feedstock for the production of ammonia — which is used in fertilizer production — and for the production of blue hydrogen, which, potentially, could play an important future role in providing lower-carbon energy.
Our gas program also aims to support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in diversifying and growing the nation’s economy — from power generation and water desalination, to wider industrial operations and the petrochemical sector.
Increasing our production
We have increased both our daily natural gas production and our processing capacity over the last few years. And we plan to further expand our gas business, including accelerating the development of the Kingdom’s unconventional gas resources, to help meet the large and growing domestic demand for lower-cost, lower-emission energy.
Our strategy includes increasing our gas production by more than half over our 2021 levels — from approximately 10.1 billion standard cubic feet per day (scfd) — by 2030.
This is backed by continued investment in our gas processing capabilities that saw our daily capacity increase from 2 billion scfd in 2000 to around 19 billion scfd as of the end of 2023.
As of the start of 2024, our gas processing facilities include Berri, Fadhili, Haradh, Hawiyah, Khursaniayah, Midyan, Shedgum, Shaybah, Uthamaniyah, Wasit, as well as those for unconventional resources at North Arabia, and South Ghawar.
The role of technology
The rapid development of our natural gas resources remains a strategic priority. Underpinning this future development will be the utilization of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, such as machine learning and Big Data analytics, to help boost productivity and enhance energy efficiency. In support of this aim, we established the Integrated Gas Advanced Program which seeks to accelerate the implementation of innovative solutions, such as deep horizontal drilling technologies that help increase reservoir contact and improve well productivity.
We also deploy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and robotic solutions to increase safety and efficiency. Our use of these technologies at Uthmaniyah Gas Plant, cut inspection times by 90% and increased the speed of our safety and emergency response by 5%. Our Uthmaniyah Gas Plant was our first facility recognized by the World Economic Forum (WEF) for its advanced use of 4IR technology.
Unconventional resources
We are exploring, running pilot projects, and putting in place the infrastructure required to access new unconventional reserves in fields such as North Arabia, South Ghawar, and Jafurah.
Join our team
Every day, our multi-national team of more than 73,000 people combines passion, purpose, and performance to achieve a common objective: unlocking the full potential of the Kingdom’s resources.