Saudi Aramco Halts Jizan Refinery After Houthi Attack
Saudi Aramco has halted operations at its 400,000 bpd Jizan refinery after a Houthi attack damaged equipment. Repairs are expected to be completed by August 15.
AI will summarize what happened, why it matters and what it means for business.
Saudi state oil company Saudi Aramco has suspended operations at its Jizan refinery following an attack by Yemeni Houthi forces.
The refinery, with a capacity of 400,000 barrels per day, was shut down on July 27, according to a note from consulting firm IR. The attack damaged the integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) complex and oil storage facilities at the plant.
Saudi Aramco plans to complete repairs and initially restart the refinery by August 15.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement on Saturday that the group had successfully struck Saudi Aramco facilities in the Saudi cities of Jizan and Yanbu.
Context
What happened before
Generated by AI. Please check key details when accuracy matters.
Saudi Aramco halts Jizan refinery after Houthi attack
Houthis claim successful strikes on Saudi Aramco facilities in Jizan and Yanbu
Planned completion of repairs and restart of the refinery