Saudi Arabia has restored full operational capacity to its critical East-West Pipeline, the Energy Ministry announced Sunday, marking a swift recovery for the kingdom’s primary oil export artery following a series of targeted attacks during the recent conflict with Iran.

The pipeline is now pumping approximately 7 million barrels per day (bpd), rebounding from significant disruptions. 

On Thursday, officials disclosed that the strikes had slashed the pipeline’s throughput by roughly 700,000 bpd and reduced the nation's total oil production capacity by 600,000 bpd.

The restoration is a vital milestone for global energy security, as the East-West Pipeline currently serves as Saudi Arabia’s sole route for crude exports following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. 

Despite a recent ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump following mediation efforts by Pakistan, reports indicated the pipeline was struck just hours after the agreement was reached.

"The quick recovery will enhance the reliability and continuity of supplies to local and global markets," the ministry said in a statement.

While the Saudi government did not explicitly name a perpetrator for the latest strikes, the kingdom has intercepted a high volume of Iranian missiles and drones in recent weeks. 

In addition to pipeline damage, the conflict has resulted in widespread operational delays across the Eastern Province, Riyadh, and Yanbu Industrial City, affecting refineries, petrochemical plants, and electricity sites.

Technical teams have successfully recovered lost volumes from the Manifa oilfield, where production had been throttled by 300,000 bpd. 

Efforts are now shifting to the Khurais facility, where work is ongoing to restore the remaining 300,000 bpd of capacity lost during the aerial bombardments.

According to the Energy Ministry, all energy facilities impacted by the conflict have either fully recovered or are in the final stages of resuming normal operations. 

The stabilization of the East-West route ensures that Saudi crude can continue to reach the Red Sea for international shipment, bypassing the volatile Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, which remain restricted as the US and Iran fail to reach a deal to end the conflict.