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 during the US-Israel war on Iran that curtailed output, according to officials.

After repair work, the key pipeline is back to being able to pump approximately seven million barrels of oil a day, the kingdom’s Ministry of Energy announced on Sunday.

“This quick recovery reflects the high operational resilience and crisis management efficiency of Saudi Aramco and the Kingdom’s energy ecosystem as a whole, thereby enhancing the reliability and continuity of supplies to local and global markets, and supporting the global economy,” the ministry said in a statement on Sunday, referring to the state-run oil and gas company.

The ministry said production at the Manifa oilfield, located off the Saudi east coast, had also been restored to full capacity of about 300,000bpd after suffering damage in attacks. ---More...