Ras Tanura loadings spike after East-West pipeline disruption – Kpler
Crude oil loadings at Saudi Arabia’s ports of Ras Tanura and Juaymah have surged following disruptions to the 1,200 km East-West Pipeline, market intelligence firm Kpler said. Six very large crude carriers (VLCC) loaded about 12 million bbls at Ras Tanura and Juaymah on 21 September, according to Kp
Crude Logistics & Pipeline Disruption
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Volume Surge: Six VLCCs loaded approximately 12 million barrels at Ras Tanura and Juaymah on 21 September.
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Infrastructure Fault: Loadings surged following disruptions to the 1,200 km East-West Pipeline.
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Data Source: Kpler market intelligence firm confirmed the loading volumes and pipeline status.
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Operational Shift: Port loadings increased to compensate for reduced pipeline transport capacity.
Energy Supply Chain & Logistics
Immediate increase in port-based loading volumes to offset pipeline interruptions.
Six very large crude carriers engaged in high-volume loading operations on Sept 21.
Crude Logistics Q&A
How much crude was loaded at Ras Tanura and Juaymah on Sept 21? ▾
Approximately 12 million barrels were loaded by six VLCCs.
What caused the surge in port loadings? ▾
Disruptions to the 1,200 km East-West Pipeline necessitated increased port-based exports.
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