How is natural gas used in Kuwait’s economy?

In Kuwait, natural gas is primarily produced in association with crude oil and serves several critical functions within the national economy.12

Its primary uses include:

• Oil Field Maintenance: Large volumes are utilized for reinjection into oil fields to maintain necessary pressure for continued extraction.1
• Power Generation: Natural gas is the primary fuel source for the country's large power stations, such as those located at Al-Shuwaykh and Al-Shuʿaybah. This electricity is essential for supporting the population and industry, notably powering the desalination plants that provide the country's water supply.12
• Industrial Feedstock: The gas serves as a raw material for the production of petrochemicals and fertilizers, which are then exported.1

While natural gas holds significant potential as a source of foreign exchange, its current role remains deeply integrated into the infrastructure required to sustain Kuwait's oil production and domestic utility needs.1