
Aramco starts up Jafurah, eyes 80% gas capacity growth by 2030
(World Oil) – Aramco has marked two major milestones in its gas expansion strategy with the start of unconventional production at the Jafurah field and the commissioning of the Tanajib Gas Plant, reinforcing its target to significantly expand Saudi Arabia’s gas production capacity by 2030. The company confirmed that first shale gas production from Jafurah began in December 2025. Located across approximately 17,000 sq