nuSep 28, 2026, 12:35

Major Saudi oil pipeline back in operation

A 1,200-kilometer Saudi Arabian oil pipeline has resumed operations after a two-week closure caused by Houthi drone attacks. The pipeline is vital for global oil exports as it provides an alternative route to the Strait of Hormuz.

A major Saudi Arabian oil pipeline, which spans 1,200 kilometers from the Persian Gulf to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, has resumed operations following a two-week shutdown. The pipeline was closed earlier this month after drone attacks by Houthi rebels caused damage to the infrastructure, leading to global concerns regarding oil supply security and rising prices. This route is strategically significant as it allows Saudi Arabia to export oil while bypassing the vulnerable Strait of Hormuz.

Although the pipeline is back in service, oil prices continued to rise on Monday following the rejection of an Iranian proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump concerning a ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. While the system is now transporting crude oil for export and domestic refinery use, it remains unclear if the network has returned to its maximum capacity of seven million barrels per day. The pipeline was originally expected to remain offline for up to six weeks following the attacks.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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