Horizon source briefing
Qatar News Agency / GCC Secretariat: evidence for “GCC Secretariat reports more than 518 billion barrels of crude reserves across member states”
The GCC Secretary-General cited 2025 indicators of more than 518 billion barrels of crude-oil reserves, over 44 trillion cubic metres of natural-gas reserves, daily crude production above 16 million barrels and marketed gas production of 461 billion cubic metres. The statement also emphasised export-route diversification, resilient supply chains and regional coordination.
What the source contributes
The GCC Secretary-General cited 2025 indicators of more than 518 billion barrels of crude-oil reserves, over 44 trillion cubic metres of natural-gas reserves, daily crude production above 16 million barrels and marketed gas production of 461 billion cubic metres. The statement also emphasised export-route diversification, resilient supply chains and regional coordination.
Horizon synthesis and use
- The figures frame the scale of the regional energy system and the policy focus on security of supply. They do not by themselves identify accessible contracts; project, operator, budget and procurement evidence remains necessary.
Before using the evidence
Four questions that keep the conclusion honest
- 01What exact indicator, unit, reference period and publication status does “Qatar News Agency / GCC Secretariat: evidence for “GCC Secretariat reports more than 518 billion barrels of crude reserves across member states”” report?
- 02Is the value observed, estimated, forecast or targeted, and has the series been revised?
- 03Does the indicator describe All GCC · Energy & Clean Technology, or is it only country or regional context that cannot be relabelled as sector demand?
- 04The record was reviewed on 2026-10-05; what has Qatar News Agency / GCC Secretariat changed or superseded since that date?