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Saudi Arabia and the UAE use pipelines like the East-West pipeline and the Habshan–Fujairah pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, helping to offset disruptions in oil exports. These pipelines transport oil to alternative ports, reducing reliance on the strait.
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Key Oil Routes Out of the Arabian Gulf
The Arabian Gulf is a crucial region for global oil exports, with several key pipelines designed to transport oil while bypassing the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Here are the main routes currently in use:
Major Pipelines
Pipeline Name Origin Location Destination Location Length (miles) Capacity (barrels per day)
East-West Pipeline (Petroline) Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia Yanbu, Red Sea 750 7 million
Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP) Habshan, UAE Fujairah, UAE 248 1.5 million (up to 1.8 million)
Overview of Each Pipeline
East-West Pipeline (Petroline)
Description: This pipeline connects Saudi Arabia's eastern oil fields to the Red Sea, allowing oil to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Capacity: It has a design capacity of 7 million barrels per day, which is expected to reach full utilization soon.
Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline (ADCOP)
Description: This pipeline runs from onshore oil facilities in Habshan to the port of Fujairah, also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Capacity: It can handle approximately 1.5 million barrels per day, with potential to increase to 1.8 million barrels per day if needed.
Importance of These Pipelines
Both pipelines are critical for maintaining oil exports from the Gulf region, especially during times of geopolitical tension that threaten the Strait of Hormuz. They provide alternative routes for transporting oil, thereby enhancing energy security for Saudi Arabia and the UAE.