Saudi Arabia says key oil pipeline back to full capacity after attacks

"Saudi Arabia has restored the East-West oil pipeline to full capacity after attacks that curtailed output, with the pipeline now able to pump approximately seven million barrels of oil a day."

"The quick recovery reflects the high operational resilience and crisis management efficiency of Saudi Aramco and the Kingdom's energy ecosystem, enhancing the reliability and continuity of supplies to local and global markets."

"Production at the Manifa oilfield has also been restored to full capacity of about 300,000 barrels per day after suffering damage in attacks, while efforts are ongoing to restore output at the Khurais oilfield."

"The East-West pipeline has emerged as a critical conduit for global oil supplies amid Iran's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has crippled the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supplies."

The East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia has resumed pumping approximately 7 million barrels of oil per day following repairs after attacks. The Ministry of Energy confirmed the restoration of the pipeline's full capacity, highlighting the operational resilience of Saudi Aramco. Additionally, production at the Manifa oilfield has returned to about 300,000 barrels per day. Efforts continue to restore output at the Khurais oilfield, which lost 300,000 barrels per day due to the attacks. The pipeline is crucial for global oil supplies, especially amid tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz.

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