1、CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Attacks Against Saudi Arabia: Ramifications for Natural Gas Heather L. Greenley Analyst in Energy Policy Kenneth Katzman Specialist in Middle Eastern Affairs Michael Ratner Specialist in Energy Policy October 4, 2019 The a
2、ttacks against Saudi Arabias oil infrastructure on Saturday, September 14, 2019, poses consequences for natural gas in the region and globally. Qatar, which borders Saudi Arabia and is one of the top two liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters along with Australia, exported about 25% of the worlds LNG
3、 in 2018. All of Qatars exports must transit the Strait of Hormuz (see Figure 1), which is a well-known transit chokepoint. Additionally, LNG exports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which were less than 2% of global exports, also transit the Strait of Hormuz; Omans LNG exports, 3% of global LNG trade, do not transit the Strait, but are in close proximity. Congressional Research Service 7-. www.crs.gov IN11174
