RIYADH: An official source at the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia has confirmed that multiple attacks targeting key energy infrastructure across the Kingdom have disrupted operations and impacted oil and gas output, raising concerns over global energy supply stability.
According to the statement, critical facilities involved in oil and gas production, transportation, refining, petrochemicals, and electricity generation in Riyadh, the Eastern Province, and Yanbu Industrial City were struck in recent attacks.
The incidents resulted in the death of one Saudi national from the industrial security personnel of a national energy company, while seven others sustained injuries. Several operational activities at major energy sites were also halted.
Among the affected infrastructure was a pumping station on the East-West Pipeline, leading to a loss of approximately 700,000 barrels per day in throughput. The pipeline serves as a vital route for supplying global markets.
The Manifa oil field was also targeted, reducing its production capacity by around 300,000 barrels per day. In addition, the Khurais oil field had previously been hit, resulting in a similar decline in output, bringing the total reduction in the Kingdom’s production capacity to nearly 600,000 barrels per day.
The attacks extended to major refining facilities, including SATORP refinery in Jubail, Ras Tanura refinery, SAMREF refinery in Yanbu, and the Riyadh refinery, directly affecting exports of refined petroleum products.
Processing facilities in Ju’aymah were also impacted by fires, disrupting exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas liquids.
The Ministry warned that the continuation of such attacks could further reduce supply and delay recovery efforts, posing serious risks to energy security for consuming nations.
It added that the disruptions have already contributed to increased volatility in global oil markets, adversely affecting the international economy and straining both operational and emergency reserves.
