KUWAIT CITY, Oct 13: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday at Bayan Palace Minister of Oil Tareq Al-Roumi, Deputy Chairman of the Board and CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah and CEO of Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) Ahmad Jaber Al-Eidan.

During the reception, they briefed His Highness the Amir on the newly discovered Al-Jazza field of natural gas, which is considered an accomplishment in the Kuwait maritime area, recording the highest production rate of a vertical well in Al-Manaqeesh area in the history of Kuwait, as part of KOC’s efforts. The top officials presented His Highness the Amir with a commemorative gift on this occasion. Similarly, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received the same delegation and update at Bayan Palace.

The officials honored the Crown Prince with a commemorative gift as they discussed the significance of the Al-Jazza field and the historic production milestone for Kuwait’s energy sector. Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), a subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), announced on Monday a new exploratory achievement in Kuwait’s offshore area with the discovery of the Al-Jazah offshore natural gas field. The field recorded the highest production rate from a vertical well in Kuwait’s history from the Minagish formation, as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to develop the nation’s hydrocarbon resources. According to a statement released by KPC to KUNA, this discovery follows a series of successive offshore exploration successes, including the Nokhatha Field discovery in July 2024 and the Julaiah Field in January 2025, reflecting significant progress in Kuwait’s offshore exploration capabilities. Initial test results from the Jazah-1 well showed exceptional production exceeding 29 million cubic feet of gas per day.

The reservoir is characterized by low carbon dioxide levels and is free from hydrogen sulfide and associated water, making it an environmentally and technically rare discovery. The field’s preliminary area is estimated at around 40 square kilometers, with potential reserves of approximately 1 trillion cubic feet of gas. These figures are preliminary and may increase with continued exploration in adjacent reservoirs. Minister of Oil and Chairman of KPC, Dr. Tariq Al-Roumi, stated that this discovery represents a strategic milestone within KPC and KOC’s 2040 vision to enhance national energy security and boost production capacity.

He added that efforts are underway to accelerate the development of offshore fields and integrate them into the production system, supporting economic growth and creating new job opportunities for Kuwaiti talent. KPC CEO Sheikh Nawaf Saud Al-Nasser Al-Sabah expressed pride in the achievement, saying that these discoveries reflect the professionalism of Kuwaiti teams exploring unprecedented frontiers in the oil and gas sector. He added that the findings confirm the high environmental quality of Kuwaiti petroleum, characterized by low emissions, in line with the country’s long-term sustainable energy strategy. Meanwhile, KOC Chairman Ahmad Al-Aidan praised the company’s staff for their efforts in achieving such promising hydrocarbon discoveries, emphasizing that these accomplishments are the result of teamwork, excellence, and innovation. He reaffirmed that the company will continue advancing toward development and industry leadership. (KUNA)