Saudi Arabia Halts East-West Pipeline After Drone Strike
Saudi Arabia has temporarily closed its East-West pipeline following drone strikes, removing a key overland route for crude exports from the market. While the line has a stated capacity of 7 million barrels per day, analysts note that actual flows were likely lower, and authorities have not yet confirmed the extent of damage or the precise impact on global supply.
According to GN auto stocks/energy-stocks, the halted Petroline system has a stated maximum pumping capacity of roughly 7 million barrels per day, though actual pre-shutdown flow rates were significantly lower, with recent Yanbu loading estimates ranging between 2.9 and 3.7 million barrels daily. The report clarifies that this design capacity does not represent a confirmed loss of that volume, as Saudi Aramco has not disclosed specific damage details or current throughput figures.
Source: findarticles.comSaudi Arabia has temporarily closed its critical East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack, immediately removing 4% to 5% of global crude supply from the market.
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