The total natural gas production of Middle East increased by 4.13% in 2023 when compared with 2022. The largest gas producing countries in Middle East are Iran, Qatar, and the UAE. Through to 2030, annual gas production is forecasted to increase by a CAGR of 3.5%. 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 2023, Iran had the highest natural gas production, followed by Qatar and the UAE. Here are the 10 largest natural gas fields in Middle East by production in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
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1. South Pars Phase 11
South Pars Phase 11 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Petropars. The field produced 291.35mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 0.53% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2027. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. The field currently accounts for approximately 0.43% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
2. Dolphin Project
Dolphin Project is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Mubadala Investment Co (51.00%), Occidental Petroleum (24.50%), TotalEnergies (24.50%) and operated by Dolphin Energy. The field produced 1,998.67mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 40.51% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2021. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2080. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.97% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
3. Qatargas 1
Qatargas 1 is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by QatarEnergy (100.00%) and operated by QatarEnergy. The field produced 1,209.44mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 45.28% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2011. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2086. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.8% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
4. Qatargas 2
Qatargas 2 is located in Arabian Gulf, Qatar. This natural gas field is owned by Exxon Mobil (24.15%), QatarEnergy (67.50%), TotalEnergies (8.35%) and operated by QatarEnergy. The field produced 2,011.87mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 45.93% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2019. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2084. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.99% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
5. South Pars Phases 22, 23 and 24
South Pars Phases 22, 23 and 24 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,930.38mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 21.39% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2062. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.87% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
6. South Pars Phase 12
South Pars Phase 12 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 2,593.85mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 37.12% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2017. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2054. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.86% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
7. South Pars Phase 13
South Pars Phase 13 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,930.38mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 21.86% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2055. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.87% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
8. Hasbah-Arabiyah
Hasbah-Arabiyah is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This natural gas field is owned and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1,919.33mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 32.96% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2023. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2076. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.85% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
9. South Pars Phases 6, 7 and 8
South Pars Phases 6, 7 and 8 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 3,650.05mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 56.6% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2050. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.43% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
10. South Pars Phase 14
South Pars Phase 14 is located in Persian Gulf, Iran. This natural gas field is owned by National Iranian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Pars Oil and Gas Co. The field produced 1,930.38mmcfd in 2023 and recovered 25.55% of its total recoverable natural gas reserves, with peak production in 2024. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2061. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.87% of the total Middle East daily natural gas output. Buy the profile here.
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