Saudi Arabia

Oil & gas and construction news for subcontractors working in Saudi Arabia — 4 stories and counting.

Ductile Iron Valve Failure During Hydrostatic Testing Highlights Casting Quality Risks

A ductile iron valve's guided ribs broke away from the body during hydrostatic testing at an oil and gas facility construction site, prompting a root-cause analysis covering material selection, manufacturing process, and quality control.

Jun 7, 2026

Industry

Drone Strike Cuts Saudi Pipeline Flow by 700,000 Barrels a Day, Export Impact Looms

A drone attack on a key Saudi cross-country pipeline has reduced throughput by 700,000 barrels per day. Exports from Red Sea terminals remain stable for now, but a supply disruption could materialize within days.

Apr 11, 2026

Editorial image: Aerial pipeline desert disruption - Drone Strike Cuts Saudi Pipeline Flow by 700,000 Barrels a Day, Export Impact Looms

Industry

Persian Gulf Pipeline Bypasses Hit Capacity Limits as Hormuz Disruption Continues

Saudi and UAE bypass pipelines designed for short-term disruptions are running at maximum capacity as drone attacks keep Strait of Hormuz tanker traffic halted.

Mar 14, 2026

Editorial image: Desert bypass pipeline at dawn - Persian Gulf Pipeline Bypasses Hit Capacity Limits as Hormuz Disruption Continues

Industry

Aramco ramps up Saudi gas production by 80%, creating new Middle East opportunities

Saudi Aramco's Jafurah field startup and 80% gas capacity expansion by 2030 could signal major contract opportunities for field service companies in the Middle East.

Mar 1, 2026

Editorial image: Desert gas plant night aerial - Aramco ramps up Saudi gas production by 80%, creating new Middle East opportunities

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