Aramco's Pipeline Boost Skirts Hormuz Crisis

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Aramco, the worlds largest oil company, reported a 25% increase in Q1 profits, reaching $32.5 billion. They achieved this by maximizing exports through the East-West Pipeline, which bypasses the troubled Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline, capable of handling 7 million barrels per day, helped them avoid shipping issues caused by the Iran conflict. Despite a 1…

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Aramco, the worlds largest oil company, reported a 25% increase in Q1 profits, reaching $32.5 billion. They achieved this by maximizing exports through the East-West Pipeline, which bypasses the troubled Strait of Hormuz. The pipeline, capable of handling 7 million barrels per day, helped them avoid shipping issues caused by the Iran conflict. Despite a 12% drop in full-year profits last year, Aramco remains committed to its goals, leveraging domestic setups and global connections to navigate di

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