Saudi to increase crude exports to 10million bpd, examine transport alternatives
Source: Times of India
Category: Politics
Region: General
Published: October 12, 2026 at 13:21
๐ Summary
Saudi Arabia intends to enhance its crude oil export capacity through pipeline modifications and upgrades. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced potential increases by repurposing a gas pipeline for oil transport. The initial increase could reach 1.2 million barrels per day within weeks. Upgrades to the East-West pipeline could eventually allow exports to reach 10 million barrels per day over the next few years.