bacakoran.co - saudi , despite the ongoing iran conflict, continues to produce around 8 million barrels per day, generating annual revenues above $100 billion.

the company employs about 70,000 workers, with average salaries ranging between sar 134,000 ($35,700) and $140,000 per year, and maintains strong export ties with major importers such as china, japan, south korea, india, and several european nations.   

saudi aramco’s production capacity

- pre-war capacity (feb 2026): ~10.9 million barrels per day.  

- current output (april 2026): ~8 million barrels per day (20–27% reduction).  

- pipeline reliance: east–west pipeline (capacity 7 million bpd), though throughput was cut by 700,000 bpd after iranian attacks.   

financial performance

- annual revenue (2026 projection): ~$104 billion.  

- global market share: supplies ~10% of global crude demand.  

- oil price impact: brent crude surged from $65 to $114 per barrel due to reduced supply.   

workforce and salaries

- employees: ~70,000 globally.  

- average salary (2026):  

  - sar 134,000 per year (~$35,700).  

  - median salary: ~$120,000 annually.  

  - range: $41,000 (entry-level) to $324,000 (senior roles).   

key importing countries

saudi aramco remains the backbone of global energy supply, with exports directed to:  

- asia: china, japan, south korea, india (largest buyers).  

- europe: germany, france, italy, uk.  

- north america: united states.  

- other regions: some exports to southeast asia and africa.   

mitigation strategies against iran conflict

- rerouting exports: crude diverted from persian gulf to red sea via east–west pipeline.  

- proactive shutdowns: offshore fields safaniya and zuluf closed to prevent catastrophic damage.  

- infrastructure defense: increased security at refineries in jubail, ras tanura, yanbu, and riyadh.  

- international coordination: saudi arabia works with allies (u.s., uae) to secure maritime routes.   

saudi aramco’s resilience amid the iran conflict highlights its strategic importance.

despite losing 2–2.5 million bpd in production, the company sustains 8 million bpd output, employs 70,000 workers, and secures $104 billion in annual sales.

its reliance on the east–west pipeline and diversified export markets (asia, europe, u.s.) ensures continued global supply, even under severe geopolitical strain.