Saudi to increase crude exports to 10million bpd, examine transport alternatives

 Saudi Arabia intends to enhance its crude oil export capacity through pipeline modifications and upgrades. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced potential increases by repurposing a gas pipeline for oil transport. The initial increase could reach 1.2 million barrels per day within weeks. Upgrades to the East-West pipeline could eventually allow exports to reach 10 million barrels per day over the next few years. Saudi Arabia intends to enhance its crude oil export capacity through pipeline modifications and upgrades. Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced potential increases by repurposing a gas pipeline for oil transport. The initial increase could reach 1.2 million barrels per day within weeks. Upgrades to the East-West pipeline could eventually allow exports to reach 10 million barrels per day over the next few years.