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Aramco is negotiating with foreign governments to access strategic oil storage to enhance supply resilience amid regional security threats, while planning to double its overseas inventory capacity and
Houthi drone attacks have targeted Saudi refineries and pipelines, threatening oil exports and disrupting Aramco operations just before a major investor conference, raising concerns over global energy
President Macron announced France will send military assets to protect the Saudi Yanbu oil port following Houthi missile attacks targeting Aramco facilities. The move coincides with Brent crude rising
Saudi Arabia sold nearly 100 million barrels to Asian refiners to avert a supply crunch following pipeline attacks. Aramco is managing logistics directly as geopolitical tensions shift shipping risks
BP reported record quarterly profits of $5.73bn, doubling due to Middle East tensions driving oil prices higher. Competitors Shell and Aramco also posted record earnings, sparking criticism over soari
South Korean refiner S-Oil Corp. canceled a 300,000-barrel diesel tender amid Houthi threats disrupting Red Sea crude flows from Saudi Arabia. The move underscores supply chain vulnerabilities for its
Sadara Chemical reported a widened Q1 net loss of SR 1.62 billion due to lower sales volumes and prices caused by operational disruptions. The Aramco-Dow joint venture expects sufficient funds to meet
Iran responded to a US peace plan amidst Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupting energy markets. LNG shipments resumed while Aramco profits surged due to war-driven oil price spikes, with Brent crude set
Saudi Aramco's CEO indicated interest in further petrochemical investments in China, citing the large market size and relatively low project costs.
Saudi Aramco and ExxonMobil have signed an agreement to potentially expand the Samref Yanbu complex into an integrated petrochemicals facility through their 50/50 joint venture.
Saudi Aramco acquired an additional stake in Petro Rabigh for $702 million, becoming its largest shareholder, while Sumitomo Chemical's holding fell to 15%.
Aramco spent over $5 billion in H1 on integrated refining and petchem projects. The move advances its liquids-to-chemicals strategy despite current market headwinds.
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