Oil: Supply resilience and geopolitical risks – BNY

BNY's Geoff Yu reports that Saudi Aramco sees no material operational or financial impact from July attacks, with alternative pipelines, storage and export terminals preserving output. CEO Amin Nasser says full 12 million barrels per day capacity remains available and could be ramped up quickly, while Aramco works to expand export flexibility as Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea risks keep Oil market geopolitics elevated.

Saudi capacity underpins Oil supply

"Saudi Aramco has said the July attacks on its assets had no material operational or financial impact, even though some facilities were targeted and there was some interruption."

"Alternative pipelines, storage and export terminals have preserved business continuity despite the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz."

"Chief Executive Officer Amin Nasser declared that the company still has its full 12 million barrels/day of production capacity available and could ramp up within three weeks if requested by the government."

"He added that Aramco is seeking to expand export flexibility as disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues, including possible upgrades to the East-West pipeline and greater use of Yanbu."

"He also said Red Sea threats have not affected export volumes, while the company continues contingency planning around shipments."

"That is an important reassurance: Saudi supply remains intact, even if geopolitical and shipping risks are still elevated."

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