Expansion of East-West Oil Pipeline to Red Sea

planned

Saudi Arabia is exploring a major expansion of its East-West oil pipeline to the Red Sea to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz and strengthen regional energy security. The expansion could increase the pipeline's capacity by up to 2 million barrels per day, potentially involving upgrades to existing infrastructure or construction of a new pipeline, including a smaller second pipe for oil products. The project is in preliminary talks with neighboring countries and aims to accommodate increased oil transport without crossing the Strait of Hormuz.