Pipeline Down, Routes Blocked: Saudi Oil Exports Hit Crisis Point As Iran, Houthis Tighten Grip

The kingdom last week shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West pipeline, which links major oil fields in the east to the Yanbu terminal on the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia is running out of options to export its vast oil reserves as attacks disrupt its key pipeline and maritime routes, putting fresh pressure on the world’s top oil exporter.

The kingdom last week shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West pipeline, which links major oil fields in the east to the Yanbu terminal on the Red Sea. The move followed attacks on Saudi energy facilities launched from Iraq, where pro-Iran armed groups are active.

News18 (English) · 16 Sept, 1:44

Politics

Pipeline Down, Routes Blocked: Saudi Oil Exports Hit Crisis Point As Iran, Houthis Tighten Grip

The kingdom last week shut its 1,200-kilometre East-West pipeline, which links major oil fields in the east to the Yanbu terminal on the Red Sea.

Saudi Arabia is running out of options to export its vast oil reserves as attacks disrupt its key pipeline and maritime routes, putting fresh pressure on the world’s top oil exporter.