Amin Nasser says Aramco restored output after pipeline drone strike

Business Oct 15, 2026

Saudi Aramco didn't waste any time getting its oil operations back on track after a recent drone strike hit a major pipeline.

Thanks to quick-thinking crisis teams and the use of drones for rapid damage checks, they managed to fix things up in just a few days.

CEO Amin Nasser shared that this rapid response helped keep downtime to a minimum.

Aramco relies on 0-hour responders

Learning from past attacks, Aramco now relies on "zero-hour responders" and strong local supply chains, so almost all repair materials come from nearby.

Saudi oil production recovered to about 8 million barrels a day in September.

They're also looking into new export routes to stay prepared for whatever comes next.