Saudi Aramco is preparing a strategic shift in the Eastern Mediterranean (EastMed), moving from opportunistic cargo routing to targeted multi-sector investment.
Aramco officials are assessing the SUMED pipeline and European Union gateways as anchors for low-carbon fuels and integrated downstream.
This note explores Aramco’s expansion strategy, including:
- Leveraging the SUMED pipeline as a hydrogen corridor
- Integrated partnerships with Egypt’s downstream assets
- Cyprus and Greece as European entry points
- Saudi EastMed preferences
