# 12,300km of Oil Pipelines Under Construction Worldwide 2026-08-06T14:33:41+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet About 12,300km of oil pipelines are under construction globally, with another 20,100km proposed, according to Global Energy Monitor. The projects expand a network already spanning roughly 350,000km and reflect efforts to avoid vulnerable shipping chokepoints and connect new oilfields to export terminals. The Middle East is seeking more routes after disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE plans to double the capacity of its Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, while the US, Iraq and Qatar plan to upgrade a route from Iraq to Syria. Argentina and East Africa also have major projects. A 1,000km pipeline carrying 1m barrels daily costs about $5bn on average, but can be cheaper than road or rail transport. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: energy security, infrastructure, Middle East, oil, pipelines Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/12300km-of-oil-pipelines-under-construction-worldwide/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/12300km-of-oil-pipelines-under-construction-worldwide/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.