Saudi Aramco confirmed that the East-West Pipeline has been restored to full 5 million barrel per day capacity following repairs to drone strike damage that occurred April 8.
The pipeline transports crude from Eastern Province oil fields to the Red Sea port of Yanbu, providing a critical bypass of the Strait of Hormuz for Saudi crude exports.
With Hormuz 90%+ closed, the East-West Pipeline is currently the primary export route for Saudi crude to global markets. Aramco has been running it at maximum capacity since repairs completed.
The pipeline's vulnerability to aerial attack has been a persistent concern. Aramco has upgraded physical security around pump stations and receiving terminals as part of the repair work.