Saudi Arabia aims 10 million bpd via East West pipeline

World Oct 12, 2026

Saudi Arabia is set to ramp up its East-West oil pipeline by 40%, aiming for 10 million barrels a day in the next few years.

This move helps them avoid the tense Strait of Hormuz, a major global oil chokepoint.

For now, they could use existing gas pipelines to quickly add 1.2 million barrels a day of extra capacity within seven to eight weeks and keep exports flowing smoothly.

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