Saudi Aramco reportedly plans to boost gas production at its Hawiyah and Haradh plants to meet growing domestic energy needs. The projects, estimated to cost cUSD4bn, aim to expand the processing capacity at Hawiyah by 1.3bn scfd of gas, from 2.5bn currently. The company would also boost production from Haradh by building gas compression plants and other facilities. Aramco has asked companies to express their interest in participating in bidding for these projects while the actual bidding is expected to start in March. Hawiyah and Haradh are part of Ghawar, the world's largest onshore oilfield. Saudi oil officials have said they aim to increase the use of gas in the energy mix to 70% from 50% now. (Reuters)