Gulf Insider
Saudi Arabia said recent attacks linked to Iran have damaged key parts of its energy network, cutting production capacity and disrupting exports at a time when global supply is already strained. An energy ministry official said strikes targeted “infrastructure for oil and gas production, transport and refining, as well as petrochemical plants and power facilities in Riyadh, the Eastern Province and the industrial city of Yanbu.” The attacks killed one Saudi national, injured seven others and disrupted operations at several major facilities. The impact extends across the system, from upstream production to refining and export channels, tightening flows into global markets. Pipeline hit adds to supply pressure One of the most critical blows came from a strike on a pumping station along the East-West pipeline, reducing throughput by 700,000 barrels per day. The pipeline has become a key export route during the conflict, allowing Saudi Arabia to move crude to the Red Sea while flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain constrained. With a capacity of up to 7 million barrels per day, it has been central to maintaining exports. Damage to this route limits the kingdom’s ability to offset disruptions elsewhere, adding to concerns over supply stability. Production capacity […]
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