Khurais oilfield starts operation

AL-KHOBAR - The Kingdom has started production from its giant 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) Khurais oilfield, Saudi Aramco’s top executive said in remarks aired on Wednesday.“I am happy to report today that Khurais has entered the stage of operation,” Khalid Al-Falih told Al-Arabiya television in an interview. “Oil will reach Aramco terminals in a few days for exports.” “The oil from the plant is now being pumped into tanks that are (located) at the project,” he said. – Reuters