New pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz could come online in 1-2 years

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Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the UAE’s ADCOP pipeline are strategically important infrastructures in the Middle East Gulf region. Ongoing expansion projects are expected to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz within 1-2 years, particularly by 2027 when UAE may increase bypass capacity.

Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the UAE’s ADCOP pipeline are currently the two most strategically significant pieces of infrastructure in the MEG. Expansion projects at these pipelines and their associated ports will enable a further reduction in reliance on the SOH over the coming years. In particular, 2027 could see the UAE increase its bypass ...