Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have made a significant oil discovery in the North Wafra Wara-Burgan field of the Partitioned Neutral Zone, marking the first major find since production resumed in 2020.

Key Highlights:

1. The Wara-Burgan-1 well flows over 500 barrels per day of medium-grade crude.
2. This discovery strengthens both countries’ roles as key global energy suppliers.
3. Production in the Neutral Zone resumed in 2020 after a five-year halt.
4. The Neutral Zone spans 5,770 km² and is jointly operated by Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
5. Plans are underway to increase production to over 600,000 barrels per day in coming years.