France ready to help 'secure' Saudi energy infrastructure: Macron
France ready to help secure 'Saudi energy infrastructure': diplomatic source
France is prepared to collaborate on safeguarding Saudi energy infrastructure targeted by Iran-backed Houthis, according to a diplomatic source. The French approach emphasizes defense mechanisms, ensuring no involvement in the ongoing conflict with the Houthis. The Houthis have attacked Saudi oil facilities in Yanbu, a Red Sea port city, and disrupted the East-West Pipeline, a key crude oil export route.
The pipeline, through which Saudi Arabia transports oil from eastern fields to Yanbu, has been compromised by drone attacks from Iraq. This security concern extends beyond Saudi Arabia, as Saudi Arabia is a significant global oil supplier, and the impacted infrastructure plays a crucial role in alternative oil exports. French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the domestic impact of soaring fuel prices, particularly diesel, jet fuel, and natural gas, prompting France to seek additional supplies from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, the UAE, and Nigeria.
The escalating attacks on Saudi infrastructure have raised France's concern over energy security, leading to cooperation with G7 partners.
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