Middle East oil and gas seek alternative export routes amid Hormuz disruption

12 articles · Updated · The Independent · Apr 27

Only three vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours, with the IEA calling this the largest supply disruption on record.
Saudi Arabia's East–West pipeline, UAE's Habshan–Fujairah pipeline, and Iraq's Kirkuk-Ceyhan pipeline are being used or considered, though some face drone attacks and security risks.
Iran may use the incomplete Goreh-Jask pipeline, while other bypass projects remain conceptual or stalled due to cost and political hurdles, as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues to threaten regional energy flows.

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