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Saudi Arabia says it will continue energy plans and build backup pipelines
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said the kingdom will continue its Vision 2030 plans regardless of circumstances.
Speaking at the opening of the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, he said the city remains safe and a center for energy.
He said energy supplies cannot be taken for granted because global markets face challenges that are difficult to predict.
Saudi Arabia has invested in energy supply networks and infrastructure over many years, and he cited the rapid repair of the East-West oil pipeline as an example of preparation for disruptions.
The kingdom is also developing additional pipelines to create alternative routes for energy exports.
The minister said Saudi Arabia will keep developing technologies to reduce emissions while using different energy sources to meet development needs.
He also argued that a reliable energy transition should account for differences in countries' needs and economic conditions.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Saudi Arabia will continue its energy and Vision 2030 plans under any circumstances.
He said the kingdom is developing additional pipelines to provide alternative routes for energy exports and maintain supplies to global markets.
The minister cited the East-West oil pipeline and its rapid repair as examples of preparations to protect supply reliability.
He said a reliable energy transition must account for differences in countries’ needs and circumstances.
Saudi Arabia will continue developing emissions-reduction technologies while using all available energy sources, he said.
- Who
- Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
- What
- He said Saudi Arabia would continue its energy plans and develop additional pipelines to provide alternative export routes.
- When
- He made remarks at a conference in Riyadh on October 12, 2026; the article also reports remarks from the previous day.
- Where
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- To maintain reliable energy supplies and prepare for disruptions to global energy markets.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The word fear is not in the Saudi vocabulary
Saudi Arabia will not allow any party to obstruct its efforts to ensure the security of supplies
The minister said Saudi Arabia was developing additional pipelines at a meeting of the International Energy Forum in Riyadh.
Speaking at the opening of the World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, he said the kingdom would continue its Vision 2030 plans and energy work.
- Minister
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman
- Conference city
- Riyadh
- Strategy
- Saudi Vision 2030
- Pipeline
- East-West oil pipeline
- Additional routes
- Saudi Arabia is developing more pipelines for energy exports
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