Riyadh: Saudi Aramco showcased investment opportunities in the public and private sectors on Wednesday during the Al Ahsa Forum 2025, organized by Al-Ahsa Chamber.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the event saw the participation of ministers, officials, experts, consultants, and a distinguished group of local and international company executives, chief executive officers, and business leaders. As the strategic partner of the forum, Saudi Aramco aims to highlight investment opportunities across both sectors. The forum serves as a platform to promote investment in Al Ahsa while showcasing the company's role in supporting energy-sector investments and driving economic development in Saudi Arabia, particularly in Al Ahsa.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Aramco Eng. Amin Hassan Al-Nasser emphasized in his speech that Al Ahsa holds a deep-rooted history, rich land, and distinguished people, making it an integral part of Aramco's legacy, just as the company is a key part of Al Ahsa's history. He noted that for decades, the region has hosted some of Aramco's most significant operations.
Eng. Al-Nasser highlighted that Aramco has expanded its mega projects and strategic initiatives in Al Ahsa in recent years to boost investment opportunities, generate jobs, and contribute to GDP growth and economic activity. He described Jafurah Field, located in Al Ahsa, as the 'crown jewel' of shale gas fields and the largest shale gas field under development in the Middle East.
He stated that total investment in the Jafurah project exceeds $100 billion over the next 15 years, with an expected contribution of $23 billion annually to Saudi Arabia's GDP. Eng. Al-Nasser emphasized the project's strategic importance for the Kingdom under Saudi Vision 2030 and for Aramco's goal of increasing gas production capacity by over 60 percent by 2030.
The Jafurah Field is projected to reach a production capacity of 2 billion standard cubic feet per day of marketable gas by 2030, strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a key global gas producer.
Eng. Al-Nasser also underscored Aramco's environmental efforts, emphasizing the company's long history of environmental protection through innovative projects and initiatives. He pointed to Aramco's collaboration with King Faisal University to establish a Nature-Based Solutions Center and the launch of research projects on mangrove trees in Saudi Arabia. These initiatives align with Aramco's commitment to combating climate change and supporting both the Saudi Green Initiative and the Middle East Green Initiative.