Saudi Arabia suspends oil loadings at Yanbu port following pipeline attacks

Saudi oil exports East-West Pipeline Red Sea security Houthi attacks Brent crude prices

Saudi Arabia has suspended crude oil loadings at the Yanbu port in the Red Sea and shut down its critical 1,200-kilometer East-West Pipeline following attacks attributed to Houthi rebels. The pipeline, which transports 4 to 5 million barrels per day—approximately 4% to 5% of global supply—was taken offline for safety after drone strikes.

As a result of the disruption, Saudi Arabia has notified European customers, including Poland, that certain crude oil deliveries scheduled for late September may be canceled or delayed. This has caused shipping prices to rise above $120 per barrel, prompting some buyers to seek alternative suppliers. Brent crude prices rose by 2.65% to $108.45 per barrel amid the uncertainty.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that the East-West Pipeline is expected to resume operations within a few days, though some industry sources suggest repairs could take several weeks. To mitigate the impact, Saudi Arabia is working with US military support to increase oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially utilizing 'dark fleet' shipments to maintain export levels.

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Chris Wright · Houthi rebels · Houthis · Saudi Arabia · Saudi Aramco · Yanbu · Yanbu port

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Brent crude prices increased by 2.65% to $108.45 per barrel. www.reporter.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] The suspension follows the recent decision to shut down the East-West Pipeline. www.reporter.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.energymag.gr · thefaq.gr · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Saudi Aramco has declined to comment on the suspension of loadings. www.reporter.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.newsbeast.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia has suspended crude oil loadings at the Yanbu port in the Red Sea. www.reporter.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.energymag.gr · thefaq.gr · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen's western coast and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. www.enikos.gr · www.newsbeast.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The East-West Pipeline was shut down following an attack attributed to the Houthis. www.reporter.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.newsbeast.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] US Energy Secretary Chris Wright estimated that oil will resume flowing through the East-West Pipeline within a few days. www.enikos.gr · www.energymag.gr · www.ot.gr · www.ertnews.gr · www.sofokleousin.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] The East-West Pipeline carries 4 to 5 million barrels per day, representing 4% to 5% of global supply. www.energymag.gr · thefaq.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.enikos.gr · www.ertnews.gr · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia has notified European customers that some crude oil cargoes scheduled for September will be canceled. thefaq.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.lifo.gr