The Saudi Ministry of Energy has decided to close the East-West pipeline after suffering several attacks. This infrastructure, which transports up to seven million barrels daily, is crucial for the country's crude exports.
The Saudi Ministry of Energy announced the "preventive" closure of the East-West pipeline, which stretches between the regions of Riyadh and Medina, after suffering multiple attacks on Thursday, September 10, 2026. According to information, this infrastructure has a maximum capacity of 7 million barrels daily and is the main supply route to global markets.
The ministry indicated that the closure was taken as a precautionary measure, highlighting that the attacks caused several injuries, who received medical attention. No details have been provided about the origin or perpetrator of the attacks.
The East-West pipeline, also known as Petroline, is essential for transporting crude from oil fields in the Persian Gulf to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea. It avoids the Strait of Hormuz, an area of significant geopolitical tension, making it a strategic infrastructure for Saudi Arabia.
This is not the first incident affecting the pipeline, as it has been the target of threats and attacks in recent months. In July, the Houthis claimed to have attacked several facilities related to the pipeline with drones, while in April, Iranian attacks resulted in a loss of 700,000 barrels daily in pumped volume.
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