Drone strikes on crucial Saudi Arabian oil facilities have disrupted about half of the kingdom’s oil capacity, or 5% of the daily global oil supply, people with knowledge of Saudi’s oil operations told CNN Business.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saturday took responsibility for the attacks, saying 10 drones targeted state-owned Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah news agency.
Five million barrels per day of crude production have been impacted after fires raged at the sites, one of them the world’s largest oil production facility, people with knowledge of the kingdom’s operations said. The latest OPEC figures from August 2019 put the total Saudi production at 9.8 million barrels per day.
A source told CNN Business that Aramco “hopes to have that capacity restored within days.”
I see uncle Sam’s dirty hands. Mark you US oil prices from what I’ve read have been expected to go down or have gone down.
Whatever the case we’re gonna feel this for sure.
Saudi Arabia must end it’s fight against the Houthi rebels because it stands to lose more. But will the arrogant Khashoggi killer do this or will his youthfulness drive him over the cliff while trying to subdue this militant group? I suspect MBS will not stop until it’s too late.
No way. With the elections coming up next year, oil prices go up, the prices of commodities go up. That’s the last thing Drumpf would want at the moment. The only thing going for him is the economy, so best believe it was not Uncle Sam.
The Houthis are very organised, more than the government of Yemen. They have state of the art modern equipment to scrutinize visitors entering their territory. If you’ve ever been to the land of David or have had any dealings with them, even if it’s not reflected in your passport they can tell. If you have US immigration stamps on your passport they’ll let you in provided you’re with a diplomatic passport. Very professional
Na nah! Americans thrive on war. It generates more employment and uplift in the American economy since these fool have to buy their bullets, guns, drones… from American companies. Read what Trump tweeted right after the strike…
Guys, Trump’s target for re-election was Venezuela. But after Putin said NO!, he had to look for another war to engage in. Watch this week. By Tuesday, troops will be on their way to destroy Iran. The problem is that he can’t explain it to Americans. He’ll try and do it anyway.
Hmmmm ! ! ! One of the reasons John Bolton resigned, was because he was fronting for regime change, in Iran among other countries, which Trump was opposed to.
Regime change = war , meaning Trump is opposed to war. Leta matusi sasa.