Kuwait, Saudi Arabia prepare $6 billion tender to develop Dorra gas field
If all goes according to plan, the Dorra field could be fully operational by 2029, transforming it into a cornerstone of Kuwait’s long-term gas strategy and a critical contributor to regional energy cooperation.
Kuwait and Saudi Arabia are preparing to float an international tender worth $4 to $6 billion to develop the jointly-owned Dorra offshore gas field.
The move marks a major step toward energy security and regional cooperation in line with Kuwait Petroleum Corporation’s (KPC) strategic vision for 2030.
The production from the Dorra field will be shared equally, with each country receiving 50% of the output, reports Al-Jarida daily, quoting oil sources.
The same sources emphasized the strategic importance of the project, especially for Kuwait’s growing energy demands, pointing out that the country currently imports 3.5 billion cubic feet of gas at high costs, while its actual need stands at 4 billion cubic feet daily to meet power generation and water desalination requirements.
The Dorra field is expected to play a critical role in reducing Kuwait’s dependency on imported gas, as its reserves are estimated at around 20 trillion cubic feet.
The source added that development of this vast reserve—along with associated and free gas — will significantly help meet domestic demand and strengthen energy sustainability.
Discovered in 1967, the Dorra field is located in Gulf waters and is jointly managed by Kuwait Gulf Oil Company and Aramco Gulf Operations Company. A memorandum of understanding signed by the two countries late last year laid the groundwork for this major development phase.
If all goes according to plan, the Dorra field could be fully operational by 2029, transforming it into a cornerstone of Kuwait’s long-term gas strategy and a critical contributor to regional energy cooperation.
