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عربية – DW
Efforts to develop bypass pipelines for the Strait of Hormuz
The article discusses the efforts of Gulf countries and Iran to develop alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, which is a strategic route for transporting oil and energy, amidst geopolitical tensions and technical and financial challenges. It explains that the region plans to establish seven new pipelines by 2028 to transport over 14 million barrels per day, accounting for more than 60% of what the strait currently transits, representing approximately 12% of global energy needs. However, estimates indicate that implementing these projects could take until the end of the decade, facing technical and financial obstacles, especially since some countries like Iran have little interest in pursuing these alternatives. The article highlights that alternative transportation routes, such as pipelines and railways, face geographical and political hurdles, notably some countries' reliance on passing through areas controlled by Iran or their tense relationships with neighboring nations. Additionally, the high costs and relatively low transportation capacity compared to maritime shipping remain major obstacles. Nonetheless, Gulf countries are seeking to diversify their export routes, expanding certain projects like Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and leveraging the port of Oman as an alternative logistics hub.
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