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Saudi Aramco energy security and Houthi attacks

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Saudi Aramco is implementing measures to bolster energy security and protect crude oil flows amid regional instability. The company has focused on enhancing infrastructure resilience by investing in emergency response capabilities, specialized repair teams, and drone-assisted inspections. These efforts aim to address infrastructure incidents significantly faster than the industry average, supported by a supply chain where approximately 90% of repair materials are sourced domestically or locally. To stabilize global markets, Aramco has offered additional crude oil cargoes for immediate delivery to European refineries and is working to double its oil storage capacity outside of Saudi Arabia, specifically in Asia and Europe. Expanding on these security measures, CEO Amin Nasser has announced plans to increase the capacity of the Petroline pipeline from approximately 7 million to 10 million barrels of oil per day. The 1,200 km pipeline, which runs from the Abqaiq processing center to the port of Yanbu on the Red Sea, serves as an alternative export route to mitigate risks associated with congestion in the Strait of Hormuz. Recent escalations have tested these defenses. Yemeni Houthi forces have launched ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting critical infrastructure, including King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and oil pumping stations along the East-West pipeline, as well as facilities in Yanbu and Rabigh. A recent deadly strike on Riyadh’s airport reportedly killed 13 people and wounded over 300. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree has claimed the group successfully targeted the Riyadh airport and launched successful strikes against pumping stations, alleging significant casualties and destroyed the Riyadh airport, military vehicles. Saudi air defenses reported intercepting missiles aimed at positions in the capital Aden and the holy cities of Mecca Lahij governorates, and Medina, though falling debris reportedly injured people in southern Saudi Arabia. pumping stations. In response, the Saudi-led coalition has intensified military operations operations. Coalition spokesperson Turki al-Malki stated that forces conducted a targeted operation to neutralize Houthi threats, destroying five ballistic missile storage tunnels, four launch platforms, and a missile depot in Yemen.

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