The total crude oil and condensate production of Middle East decreased by 1.59% in 2023 when compared with 2022. The largest oil producing countries in Middle East are Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE. Through to 2030, annual crude oil and condensate production is forecasted to increase by a CAGR of 1.29%. 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 2022, Saudi Arabia had the highest crude oil production, followed by Iraq and the UAE. Here are the 10 largest crude oil fields in Middle East by production in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
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1. Ghawar
Ghawar is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 3.04mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 69.13% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1980. The peak production was approximately at 5.56mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2081. The field currently accounts for approximately 11.28% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
2. Zuluf
Zuluf is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1.51mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 29.08% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2028. The peak production will be approximately at 1.39mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.6% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
3. Marjan Complex
Marjan Complex is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1.42mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 36.95% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2027. The peak production will be approximately at 0.78mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2068. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.42% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
4. Shaybah
Shaybah is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 1.25mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 31.14% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 0.99mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2093. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.64% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
5. Khurais Complex
Khurais Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 0.93mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 27.05% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2025. The peak production will be approximately at 1.42mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2077. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.45% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
6. Greater Burgan
Greater Burgan is located in Al Ahmadi, Kuwait. This crude oil field is owned by Kuwait Petroleum Corp (100.00%) and operated by Kuwait Oil Co. The field produced 0.85mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 80.29% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1972. The peak production was approximately at 2.42mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2041. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.15% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
7. Rumaila
Rumaila is located in Al-Basrah, Iraq. This crude oil field is owned by BP Plc (46.06%), China National Petroleum Corp (47.94%), Ministry of Oil, Iraq (6.00%) and operated by Rumaila Field Operating Organisation (ROO). The field produced 0.82mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 70.75% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1979. The peak production was approximately at 1.7mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. The field currently accounts for approximately 3.04% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output.
8. Safaniyah
Safaniyah is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 0.78mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 72.29% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1981. The peak production was approximately at 1.54mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2052. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.89% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output Buy the profile here.
9. Berri
Berri is located in Arabian Gulf, Saudi Arabia. This crude oil field is owned by Saudi Arabian Oil Co (100.00%) and operated by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. The field produced 0.76mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 47.48% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1976. The peak production was approximately at 0.77mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2062. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.82% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
10. Upper Zakum
Upper Zakum is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This crude oil field is owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (60.00%), Exxon Mobil Corp (28.00%), Inpex Corp (12.00%) and operated by ADNOC Offshore. The field produced 0.76mmbpd in 2023 and recovered 48.74% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2024. The peak production will be approximately at 0.99mmbpd of crude oil and condensate. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2075. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.82% of the total Middle East daily crude oil and condensate output. Buy the profile here.
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