Saudi Minister of Energy, Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, announced that the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) has discovered 14 Arabian oil and natural gas fields and reservoirs in Eastern Region and the Empty Quarter, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The discoveries include six oil fields, two oil reservoirs, two natural gas fields, and four natural gas reservoirs.

In the Eastern region, the oil discoveries included Jabu, Sayahid, and Ayfan oil fields, along with the Jubaila and Unayzah-A oil reservoirs, bin Salman stated. In the Empty Quarter, oil discoveries included the Nuwayr, Damda, and Qurqas oil fields.

As for natural gas, two fields—Ghizlan and Araam—and one unconventional reservoir—Qusaiba—were discovered in the Eastern Region.

Meanwhile, in the Empty Quarter, three new gas reservoirs were identified: Arab-C in the Marzouq field, Arab-D, and Upper Jubaila.

Concluding his remarks, the Minister emphasized the strategic significance of these discoveries in strengthening the Kingdom’s leadership in the global energy sector. He highlighted that the findings enhance Saudi Arabia’s vast hydrocarbon reserves, open new avenues for economic development, and bolster its ability to meet both local and international energy demands efficiently and sustainably for decades ahead.