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Oman’s Sohar Port Facilitates Ship-to-Ship Oil Transfers Amid Regional Tensions
Oman's Sohar port is becoming a key location for ship-to-ship oil transfers as Saudi Arabia seeks alternatives to export oil amid disruptions caused by the Houthi attacks on its East-West pipeline. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, prompting increased reliance on these transfers, which involve direct exchanges of cargo at sea. Recent data indicates a significant rise in the volume of oil being transferred in this manner, despite the associated risks and inefficiencies.
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Oman's Sohar port is becoming a key location for ship-to-ship oil transfers as Saudi Arabia seeks alternatives to export oil amid disruptions caused by the Houthi attacks on its East-West pipeline. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, prompting increased reliance on these transfers, which involve direct exchanges of cargo at sea. Recent data indicates a significant rise in the volume of oil being transferred in this manner, despite the associated risks and inefficiencies.
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