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Saudi Arabia Explores East-West Pipeline Expansion to Bypass Strait of Hormuz

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Saudi Arabia is in preliminary discussions to expand the capacity of its East-West crude oil pipeline by up to 2 million barrels per day (bbl/d), according to Reuters. The proposed expansion aims to enable the kingdom and neighboring Gulf states to transport higher volumes of crude oil and refined products directly to the western Red [] The post Saudi Arabia Explores East-West Pipeline Expansion to Bypass Strait of Hormuz first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

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TASS

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran exports over 40 mln barrels of oil after US blockade lifted — parliament speaker

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recalled that passage through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz was opened to the Islamic republic’s commercial vessels and oil tankers

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

US forces helped over 800 vessels transit Strait of Hormuz since May: CENTCOM

More than 380 million barrels of crude oil also moved through corridor with US assistance, says US Central Command

The Economic Times

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· Jul 7, 2026

Saudi wants an oil escape route that skips Hormuz

Saudi wants an oil escape route that skips Hormuz

teleSUR English

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pakistan Welcomes Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks

U.S. Vice President said that crude oil and natural gas are flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar welcomed the progress achieved during high-level technical talks between the United States and Iran in Burgenstock, Switzerland, reaffirming Pakistan’s commitment to facilitating dialogue. RELATED: Iran Walks []

Canada's National Observer

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· Jun 26, 2026

'Natural leak' of oil detected in the St. Lawrence

Scientists observed oil rising from the seabed in the heart of the Gulf.

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iraq’s 14 million barrels of trapped oil travels through Strait of Hormuz

Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire. Vessels carrying about 14 million barrels of Iraqi oil exited the Gulf in the latter part of June and are now carrying crude to buyers in Asia, Europe and the US, according to tanker tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That is the equivalent of about 1.4 million barrels a day over the 10-day period. All cargoes loaded...

AzerNews

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· Jul 3, 2026

Riyadh sends biggest oil shipment through Hormuz since February conflict

Saudi Arabia has transported its largest oil shipment through the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran in February, according to Bloomberg, AzerNEWS reports.

Bloomberg

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· Jul 5, 2026

The Supertanker Tycoon Making Millions on Hormuz Shuttle Runs

Just a few weeks into the war, one of the Persian Gulf’s top oil producers quietly began sneaking its crude out of the Strait of Hormuz. Before long, the covert project became so successful that the United Arab Emirates was already approaching its pre-war rate of flows through the waterway by the time the US and Iran signed their interim peace deal.

JFeed

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· Jul 9, 2026

How Saudi Arabia Could Strip Iran Of Its Hormuz Leverage

Saudi Arabia is in talks with Gulf neighbors to expand its East-West pipeline, aiming to strip Iran of its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 8, 2026

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation

Ghanaian Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

Saudi Arabia considers expansion of oil pipeline to Red Sea

Saudi Arabia is considering expanding the capacity of its crude oil pipeline to the western Red Sea coast, five sources close to the matter said, enabling the kingdom and possibly neighbours ‌to transport more oil without crossing the Strait of Hormuz. The East-West pipeline was built in the early 1980s and has become crucial since The post Saudi Arabia considers expansion of oil pipeline to Red Sea appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

BRICS News

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· Jun 26, 2026

JUST IN: 🇮🇷 Three foreign oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authori [...]

JUST IN: Three foreign oil tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz without authorization turned back after a warning from Iran's IRGC.@BRICSNews

Mehr News Agency

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· Jul 12, 2026

Passage through Hormuz Strait currently ‘not possible’: PGSA

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) has announced that due to the recent illegal activities of the US military forces in the region, passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible.

ING Think

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· Jul 8, 2026

The Commodities Feed: Oil bounces on Persian Gulf re-escalation

ASIA/PACIFIC: Re-escalation in the Persian Gulf has reignited supply concerns, pushing oil prices higher amid questions about the direction of US-Iran peace talks

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 21, 2026

Hydrocarbons: Corfu drilling enters final stretch, Kyparissiakos to follow – Exploration timeline

The American oil company is entering “Block 10” with a 70 stake, while the first exploratory drilling west of Corfu is scheduled for February 2027 The post Hydrocarbons: Corfu drilling enters final stretch, Kyparissiakos to follow – Exploration timeline appeared first on ProtoThema English.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jun 25, 2026

Oil tankers navigate the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A series of oil tankers has navigated the Strait of Hormuz, using a new route close to Oman's shores that has been ...

The Cradle

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· Jul 9, 2026

Iraq, Turkiye extend agreement for oil exports via Ceyhan pipeline

Baghdad is seeking new routes to export its oil following the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz after the US escalated its ceasefire violations inside Iran

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Saudi eyes bigger Red Sea pipeline to bypass Hormuz risks

DUBAI/LONDON: Saudi Arabia is considering expanding the capacity of its crude oil pipeline to the Red Sea, a move that would allow the kingdom and potentially neighboring Middle East states to export more oil without relying on the Strait of Hormuz, five sources familiar with the matter said. The East-West pipeline, built in the early 1980s, has become increasingly important s

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 13, 2026

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

US and Iran vie for Strait of Hormuz, waterway key to global energy supplies, in latest attacks

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ near Strait of Hormuz region: maritime agency

Oil tanker hit by ‘unknown projectile’ near Strait of Hormuz region: maritime agency

Al Bawaba

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gulf oil exports surge as Saudi Arabia restarts key terminal after four-month halt

ALBAWABA- Major Gulf oil producers are rapidly ramping up crude exports as regional shipping routes recover, with Saudi Arabia restarting loadings at its critical Ras Tanura terminal after a nearly four-month suspension, while Kuwait and Qatar also boost output amid improving security conditions in the Strait of Hormuz...

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 26, 2026

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Gharibabadi: Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed Without Considering Iranian Concerns

Sydney Morning Herald

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· Jul 6, 2026

Supertanker tycoon is making millions from ‘dark’ Hormuz shuttle runs

The UAE’s covert project using the South Korean shipping magnate’s tankers is so successful it is already approaching its pre-war rate of flows of oil.

The West Australian

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· Jul 13, 2026

Shares slip in Asia as oil jumps on Gulf attacks

Oil is climbing as the US and Iran trade attacks in the Gulf, choking the Strait of Hormuz and rekindling inflation risks, while share markets slide in Asia.

DNyuz

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· Jul 12, 2026

Oil Rises After Weekend of Back-and-Forth Strikes by U.S. and Iran

The continued cycle of attacks between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf posed fresh risks to ships seeking to navigate the Strait of Hormuz, testing markets on Sunday. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, opened about 3.5 percent higher on Sunday, to nearly 79 a barrel. That is up nearly 9 percent []

Global News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Tsleil-Waututh Nation files court challenge against Burrard Inlet dredging plan

The dredging work near the Second Narrows Bridge would allow oil tankers travelling to Trans Mountain's Burnaby terminal to carry more oil.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jun 21, 2026

Iraq Moves to Diversify Oil Exports via Syria Amid Hormuz Disruptions

Iraq is preparing to export crude oil and naphtha through Syrian ports after the Iran war disrupted its main Gulf shipping routes, according to Iraqi and Syrian energy officials and refinery sources, Reuters reported. The move expands an existing arrangement under which Iraq has been exporting fuel oil via Syria’s Mediterranean port of Baniyas following [] The post Iraq Moves to Diversify Oil Exports via Syria Amid Hormuz Disruptions first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

Independent Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

Unknown projectile strikes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz: report

Unknown projectile strikes oil tanker near Strait of Hormuz: report

UPI

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz, igniting fire

Oil tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz, igniting fire

Reuters

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· Jul 1, 2026

Pipeline mania: how the Gulf is trying to bypass Hormuz | Econ World

Gulf nations are scrambling to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Host Carmel Crimmins talks to Timour Azhari, chief correspondent in Saudi Arabia, about the mania for pipelines and the geopolitical hurdles to diversification. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Economic Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oil climbs following renewed US, Iran strikes in Middle East

Oil prices saw an uptick as renewed US-Iran tensions in the Middle East disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Despite reports of a potential de-escalation and renewed talks, analysts caution that a full recovery of Gulf oil supply could take months due to lingering issues. Saudi Aramco has resumed loadings, but a recent helicopter crash adds to the complex situation.

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