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Saudi eyes bigger Red Sea pipeline to bypass Hormuz risks

Iran Herald

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July 8, 2026

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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

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Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Strait of Hormuz ship traffic comes under renewed pressure

At least 12M barrels of crude oil crossed strait Tuesday, including 6.1M from Saudi Arabia, 3.9M from UAE and 2M from Qatar, according to Kpler data

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.

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 8, 2026

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

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.

The Wall Street Journal - Business

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· Jul 13, 2026

Frequent Oil Draws From U.S. Strategic Reserve Push Old System to Breaking Point

Fracturing wells, leaky pumps and other wear-and-tear are straining the Gulf Coast salt caverns that make up the reserve.

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇯🇵 Ten Japan-linked oil tankers leave the Strait of Hormuz after months of be [...]

JUST IN: Ten Japan-linked oil tankers leave the Strait of Hormuz after months of being stuck in the Gulf.@BRICSNews

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.

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...

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

JETS: Taking Flight Amid Lower Oil, But Skies Ahead Not Yet Clear

JETS: Taking Flight Amid Lower Oil, But Skies Ahead Not Yet Clear

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.

Splash247

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· Jul 9, 2026

JP Morgan linked to fresh Samsung suezmax order

JP Morgan has been linked to another tanker newbuilding deal at Samsung Heavy Industries, adding to a fast-growing orderbook at the South Korean yard. Samsung Heavy said this week it had signed a contract with a Bermuda-based shipowner for two crude oil tankers worth KRW284.9bn (189m). The 158,000 dwt vessels are scheduled for delivery by

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

Tasnim: Giant Oil Tankers Dock at Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf

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 []

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.

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

Caucasian Knot

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· Jul 11, 2026

Pollution of the water area after drone attacks has been recorded near Taganrog.

The oil slick has spread almost 3 kilometers from the seaport of Taganrog, as shown by satellite imagery. The head of the city assured that the company's employees are taking necessary measures to prevent the spill of oil products.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Indian Navy secures safe passage for crude oil tanker Omega Trader carrying 15 Indian crew

New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): The Government of India and the Indian Navy have secured the safe passage of the crude oil tanker Omega Trader, which is carrying 23 crew members, including 15 Indian nationals, amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, government sources said on Tuesday.According to the sources, the vessel has a total crew of 23, comprising 15 Indians and eight Filipino nationals.

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.

Hot Air

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· Jul 6, 2026

Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Flames

Russia's Largest Oil Refinery in Flames

South Africa Today

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· Jul 9, 2026

Brazil’s expanding offshore oil frontier puts biodiversity at risk: study

Fossil fuel exploration off the northeast coast of Brazil presents a greater cumulative risk of oil spills than previously expected, according to new modeling. Seagrass meadows and deep-water reefs in the Potiguar Basin are at greatest risk, as well as portions of the coasts of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Amapá states. As the []

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

Dangote Refinery imports first crude from UAE

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has purchased two cargoes of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates, UAE. SP Global Commodity Insights reports that the latest crude import from the UAE is the first-ever procurement of Middle Eastern crude as the plant expands its feedstock sources amid persistent domestic supply constraints from Nigerian National Petroleum Company [] Dangote Refinery imports first crude from UAE

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 13, 2026

Breaking: 5 Small Houthi Boats Attack Oil Tanker Off Yemen’s Coast

This is a developing story.

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 24, 2026

‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out

The moment of truth is just about here. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, for now, and Middle Eastern countries that shut off their oil wells during the war (the term is actually “shut in”) are about to turn those valves back the other way and find out what they’ve got. It could be a The post ‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out appeared first on Egypt Independent.

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 []

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.

Trend News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

KazMunayGas, Chevron discuss oil export diversification via CPC and BTC routes

KazMunayGas, Chevron discuss oil export diversification via CPC and BTC routes

ANTARA News

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· Jul 9, 2026

Pertamina's offshore well beats output goal by more than double

PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore North West Java (PHE ONWJ) said a newly drilled offshore oil well is producing 780 ...

Institute for Energy Research

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· Jul 9, 2026

Technology Opens Up New Area in the Gulf of America to Oil Production

Offshore production in the Gulf of America currently supplies about 15 of U.S. oil production and supports jobs, investment, and The post Technology Opens Up New Area in the Gulf of America to Oil Production appeared first on IER.

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 ...

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

Intel Slava

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· Jul 6, 2026

[Video] 🇺🇦❌🇷🇺 — NOW: A gas pipeline is burning in Belgorod, Russia, following a Ukrainian strike.

— NOW: A gas pipeline is burning in Belgorod, Russia, following a Ukrainian strike.@IntelSlava

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, fires reported

Oil tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, fires reported

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