Attacks on Saudi energy assets disrupt oil output and export flows

April 10 — A string of attacks on energy infrastructure inside Saudi Arabia has disrupted crude production and export logistics, Saudi state media and the Ministry of Energy said. Production facilities at the Qaisumah and Manifa oil fields were hit in separate incidents, with each attack cutting output by about 300,000 barrels per day. Damage to a key pumping station on the east-west oil pipeline further reduced daily transport capacity by roughly 700,000 barrels. Refining and product exports have also been affected. The Jubail Satorp, Ras Tanura, Yanbu Samref and Riyadh refineries were impacted, restricting shipments of refined products to international markets. A fire at the Jueima processing facility disrupted exports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Ministry of Energy said one industrial security officer employed by an energy company was killed. Some facilities have temporarily suspended operations.