In a significant development for regional energy trade, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Saudi Aramco have begun supplying oil to Pakistan through alternative routes that bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Instead of relying on the traditional Gulf passage, shipments are now being transported via the Red Sea, marking a strategic adjustment in logistics and energy security planning.
This move comes amid heightened geopolitical sensitivities in the region, prompting energy exporters and importers to explore safer and more stable maritime routes. By circumventing the Strait of Hormuz — a critical but often vulnerable oil transit chokepoint — suppliers aim to ensure uninterrupted deliveries.
shipments arrive, more en route
According to sources, one Pakistani refinery has already successfully imported several oil shipments through the Red Sea corridor. A couple of oil vessels have reached Pakistani ports, while additional shipments are currently en route.
The new supply arrangement is expected to strengthen Pakistan’s energy security by diversifying transportation routes and minimizing risks linked to regional tensions. It also reflects deepening energy cooperation between Pakistan and key Gulf partners, particularly the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Industry experts view this logistical shift as a proactive measure that could stabilize supply chains and reduce potential disruptions in the future.
