Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), part of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), announced the discovery of the Jaza Offshore Gas Field on Monday, which has achieved the highest vertical well output ever recorded from the Minagish formation in Kuwait
This marks a significant milestone following a series of successful maritime exploration ventures, including the discovery of the Al Nokhatha field in July 2024 and the Al Jlaiaa field in January 2025, according to KPC's statement.
Initial tests on the Jaza-1 well have shown impressive production levels, with natural gas output exceeding 29 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) and condensates exceeding 5,000 barrels per day (BPD). The reservoir stands out due to its low carbon dioxide content, the complete absence of hydrogen sulfide, and the lack of associated water, making it a rare and environmentally significant find in the region.
The initial assessed area of the field spans about 40 square kilometres, with early estimates placing its reserves at around 1 trillion standard cubic feet of gas and over 120 million barrels of condensate. This equates to approximately 350 million barrels of oil equivalent (BOE). KOC noted that these early figures are subject to revision, with further exploration across the field's prospects likely to increase the overall reserves.
