RIYADH: Journalists from local and international media organizations on Friday inspected Aramco oil facilities in Khurais and Abqaiq that were hit by attacks on Sept. 14.
At Khurais, cranes had been erected around two burnt-out stabilization columns, which form part of oil-gas separation units, and melted pipes.
“We are confident we are going back to the full production we were at before the attack (on Khurais) by the end of September,” Fahad Abdulkarim, Aramco’s general manager for the southern area oil operation, told reporters.
“We are working 24/7 ... this is a beehive.”
Aramco is shipping equipment from the US and Europe to rebuild the damaged facilities, Abdulkarim added.
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir said on Thursday the attacks were an “extension of the Iranian regime’s hostile and outlawed behavior.”
Iran has denied involvement in the attack.
Responsibility was claimed by Yemen’s Houthis who are backed by Iran.
(With agencies)
World media shown damage at sites of Aramco attack
World media shown damage at sites of Aramco attack
- Aramco is shipping equipment from the US and Europe to rebuild the damaged facilities
- Al-Jubeir said attacks were an “extension of the Iranian regime’s hostile and outlawed behavior”
Saudi industry minister visits Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp
- The event was designed to foster innovation, attract national and international talent, and transform promising ideas into practical solutions for the mining sector
RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has visited the Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp in Riyadh.
The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in partnership with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.
The event was designed to foster innovation, attract national and international talent, and transform promising ideas into practical solutions for the mining sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Alkhorayef highlighted the role of innovation in developing the mining sector during his visit, in line with the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.
He noted that global assessments of mining practices had reinforced the need for innovation and a sustainability-driven approach, positioning the Kingdom as an active contributor to shaping the sector’s future.
He said the initiative supported global cooperation and joint efforts to advance mining through modern technologies, innovation, and the updated regulatory frameworks, reflecting the Kingdom’s confidence in its ability to drive qualitative transformation in the industry.
Alkhorayef added that engaging with future minerals pioneers and competing on a global level was a key pillar of the development of the mining sector, both locally and internationally.
Participants at the event had refined their ideas and advanced their projects in preparation for their presentation to judging panels, supported by mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
More than 12 workshops were held over the first two days, with around 30 expert mentors and specialists from partner entities providing guidance across different stages of project development.
The program also included seminars led by international experts focusing on innovating, solution development, presentation skills, and future trends in mining.
The event concluded with competitors submitting their final projects. Winners will be announced at the fifth Future Minerals Forum, scheduled for Jan. 13-15.
