Saudi Arabia Restores Key Oil Pipeline to Full Capacity Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia has successfully restored its East-West oil pipeline to full operational capacity following attacks that occurred during the US-Israel conflict with Iran. The pipeline, crucial for global oil supply, is now pumping approximately seven million barrels of oil per day. The Ministry of Energy highlighted the rapid recovery as a testament to the resilience and crisis management capabilities of Saudi Aramco and the broader energy infrastructure of the Kingdom. The attacks had previously reduced the pipeline's output by 700,000 barrels per day. Additionally, the Manifa oilfield has also been restored to its full capacity of 300,000 barrels per day, although efforts are still underway to restore the Khurais oilfield, which lost 300,000 barrels per day in capacity. The attacks, which have not been attributed to any specific party, are part of a broader regional conflict involving Iran, which has targeted US assets and affected several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. 
