- Saudi Aramco plans to boost capital investment by up to 45% this year after posting record profits in 2022.
- It is unclear how much of the increase will go toward lifting the country's oil production capacity.
- Aramco has a huge advantage over other oil producers due to access to easy-to-exploit reserves in Saudi Arabia.
- The future of global oil demand is uncertain, but OPEC sees it rising by 2035.
- Saudi Arabia aims to boost domestic production capacity to 13 million barrels a day by 2027.
Where Will Saudi Aramco Spend Its Bumper Profits?
OPEC sees consumption rising almost 10% by 2035, but it’s not clear that Aramco intends to boost production capacity beyond current plans.
