The Aramco gas facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, have been severely affected following an attack by Yemeni armed forces. Recent satellite images indicate that gas flaring at this complex has reached its highest level in the past 10 days, and experts consider this a sign of an unusual incident.
Details of the Attack on Aramco Facilities
Yemeni armed forces announced a few hours ago that they targeted the Aramco facilities in Yanbu. This attack included damage to the pipeline running through the Strait of Hormuz, known as the East-West pipeline, and occurred on September 10. This pipeline has been rendered inoperative due to the attack, and oil loading at the port of Yanbu has been completely halted.
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Economic and Oil Consequences of the Attack
Informed sources reported that Saudi Arabia has informed European refineries that it cannot load the oil needed for September. This situation has significantly impacted the oil market and raised concerns about global energy supply. Additionally, satellite images show that gas flaring (burning off excess gases) at the Aramco facilities has sharply increased, with intensity reaching about 50 megawatts, which is even higher than the levels recorded when the East-West pipeline was targeted.
Given the current conditions, it is expected that the oil market will be affected by these developments, and prices may face significant fluctuations. This attack indicates a worsening of tensions in the region and ongoing instability in global energy supply. It seems that the Aramco gas facilities, as one of the key energy supply points in the world, will continue to be at risk of similar threats in the future.
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