Kuwait was among the most severely affected by previous closures of the strait due to its total dependence on the waterway. Industry analysts suggest the new infrastructure will likely run from Kuwait or Iraq through Saudi territory to a port in Oman, a configuration that would increase total shipping volumes, lower per-unit costs, and raise the difficulty of attacks on the line.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Develop Joint Pipeline to Bypass Hormuz
Commodities9 days ago
Prince Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia's energy minister, announced at the World Petroleum Congress that the kingdom is coordinating with Kuwait to create a new energy transit corridor. The project intends to facilitate oil shipments to Asia by eliminating reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, a marine chokepoint that has previously disrupted regional exports.
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