Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd
Summary
Saudi Arabia's energy minister said the East-West Pipeline is now pumping 5.8 million barrels of oil per day. The pipeline was quickly repaired after a drone attack last month and helps Saudi Arabia move oil while avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, which is affected by conflict.Key Facts
- The East-West Pipeline transports oil from eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
- It is about 1,200 kilometers (750 miles) long and was built in 1981.
- The pipeline’s maximum capacity is 7 million barrels per day (bpd).
- After attacks in recent months, the pipeline flow was as low as 2 million bpd in August.
- In early September, drone strikes caused a temporary shutdown of the pipeline.
- Saudi teams repaired the damage within five or six days.
- As of the latest update, the pipeline is pumping 5.8 million bpd.
- Using this pipeline allows Saudi Arabia to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been mostly closed since February due to conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
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