Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, confirmed that the East-West pipeline is once again operating at a capacity of 5.8 million barrels per day. This announcement marks a return to full operational status for the critical infrastructure following a major attack that disrupted operations last month. The pipeline, which serves as a vital conduit for transporting oil from the kingdom's eastern fields to the Red Sea coast, had been under repair since the incident.

While the minister confirmed the restoration of capacity, the report did not provide specific details regarding the long-term security measures implemented to prevent future disruptions or the specific technical challenges overcome during the repair process. The East-West pipeline remains a key strategic asset for Saudi Arabia, allowing the country to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for a significant portion of its oil exports. The restoration of this capacity is expected to stabilize supply chains that were temporarily impacted by the security breach. No further information regarding the perpetrators of the attack or ongoing investigations was disclosed in the minister's statement.