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Kuwait Oil Ministry: Production Resumes at 2 Oilfields Shared with Saudi Arabia

Crude oil production resumed early July at the Wafra oilfield, shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
Crude oil production resumed early July at the Wafra oilfield, shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
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Kuwait Oil Ministry: Production Resumes at 2 Oilfields Shared with Saudi Arabia

Crude oil production resumed early July at the Wafra oilfield, shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)
Crude oil production resumed early July at the Wafra oilfield, shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Crude oil production resumed early July at the Wafra oilfield, shared by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, after a five-year halt, the Kuwaiti oil ministry said on Twitter on Monday.

The Wafra and Khafji oilfields are located in the Neutral Zone on the boundary of the two countries.

Saudi Arabian Chevron (SAC), which jointly operates the Wafra field with Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC), said in a statement in June that the two companies were making preparations to resume operations.

Initial output at the Wafra oilfield is seen at 10,000 bpd, before rising to 70,000 bpd at the end of August, and then up to 145,000 bpd by the end of 2020, Abdullah al-Shammari, deputy chief executive for finance and management at Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, which operates the field, told Reuters in June.

Production also resumed on Monday at another shared field, Khafji, on July 1, after a one-month halt, the Kuwaiti oil ministry said.

Output from Khafji oilfield, which was halted for a month, is expected to be about 80,000 barrels per day (bpd) on July 1, before rising to 100,000 bpd two month later, Al-Shammari said.

Production is expected to reach 175,000 bpd from Khafji field by end of the year, he added.

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Vision 2030 Sets Saudi Arabia on the Path to Energy Sustainability, Emissions Reduction

 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (SPA) 
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Vision 2030 Sets Saudi Arabia on the Path to Energy Sustainability, Emissions Reduction

 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (SPA) 
 A solar energy project in Saudi Arabia (SPA) 

For decades, Saudi Arabia heavily relied on traditional energy sources as a cornerstone of its national energy mix. This reliance led to significant fossil fuel consumption and a rise in carbon emissions. Despite the Kingdom’s abundant natural resources in solar and wind energy, previous investments in these renewable sources were not scaled to their full potential.

However, with the launch of Vision 2030, a transformative shift began. Diversifying energy sources became a strategic priority for achieving environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Saudi Arabia introduced the National Renewable Energy Program and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Initiative for Renewable Energy. According to the Vision 2030 Report for 2024, these initiatives have significantly accelerated the diversification of the national energy portfolio.

Under these frameworks, Saudi Arabia has achieved notable milestones in the renewable energy sector, including setting a global record for the lowest cost of electricity production from solar and wind energy. The Kingdom has also begun implementing sustainable transportation solutions utilizing hydrogen, while actively supporting the broader transition to a low-carbon energy future.

As part of these efforts, Saudi Arabia has taken practical steps to develop hydrogen-powered transportation solutions and to expand its reliance on low-carbon energy sources. These initiatives are aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Kingdom’s energy resources, thereby advancing sustainable development and supporting the creation of a thriving green economy.

In the field of energy storage, Saudi Arabia now ranks among the world’s top ten markets. Current projects provide 26 gigawatts of storage capacity, with a target of reaching 48 gigawatts by 2030. Among these projects is the Bisha Energy Storage Project, one of the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, boasting a capacity of 2,000 megawatt-hours and housing 488 state-of-the-art battery containers.

The Kingdom has also made significant advancements in the conventional energy sector. Two new oil fields and two unconventional reservoirs were discovered in the Eastern Province, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s standing as a leading global energy supplier. These new discoveries produce approximately 11,437 barrels per day of Arabian oil and 9.39 million standard cubic feet per day of associated gas.

In addition, two natural gas fields and two reservoirs were discovered in the Empty Quarter, yielding 140 barrels per day of condensates and 19.5 million standard cubic feet per day of associated gas.