The Khurais field is Saudi Arabia¡¯s second-biggest oil field, after Ghawar. It is located 250 km southwest of Dhahran. The oil field started production in 2009 and has a capacity of around 1.5 MMb/d. The Khurais complex, which comprises the Abu Jifan and Mazalij fields, is around 106 km long and 18 km across at its widest point.
Does Saudi Arabia use palm oil?
A paid subscription is required for full access. In 2020, the palm oil consumption in Saudi Arabia reached500 thousand metric tons, up from 485 in the previous year. Saudi Arabia ranked the 25th highest country in palm oil consumption in the same year.
Why is Saudi Arabia preserving date palms?
Saudi Arabia is also one of the world¡¯s largest producers of date palms. Now, researchers at KAUST are working on preserving Saudi Arabia¡¯s coveted cultivars, improving their breeding protocols, understanding their biology and protecting them from disease and climate change.
Why is Saudi Arabia a major oil producer?
Arabia is one of the world¡¯s leading oil producers and exporters. It has the second-largest proven crude oil reserves after Venezuela. Saudi Arabia¡¯s oil reserves have made it one of the most significant players in the global oil market.