Yanbu Route Boosts Saudi Oil exports
Oil experts have commented that the capacity of the East-West pipeline to transport around seven million barrels per day is merely its design limit, as current flows are actually below that. After the pipeline was targeted in September 2026, the flow dropped to approximately 4.6 million barrels daily, though the true capacity may reach seven million. However, operational obstacles such as a shortage of loading docks and tankers hinder reaching this maximum. Additionally, transporting oil via the Red Sea exposes shipments to political risks and security instability, making the Red Sea the weakest link in the export chain. The Kingdom is focusing on expanding its pipeline capacities and transforming them into international routes, with an expected export capacity of up to 10 million barrels per day within 2-3 years, aiming to safeguard its oil interests and ensure the sustainability of crude oil delivery despite security and geographical challenges.
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