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Alternative oil routes 'cannot be changed overnight,' says energy economist

From Libération · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Alternative oil transport routes are limited and cannot be immediately implemented, according to an energy economist.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for oil exports.
  • Diversifying routes to compensate for potential closures faces significant logistical challenges.

Finding alternative routes for oil transport is a complex challenge that cannot be solved overnight, according to energy economist Anna Creti. She emphasizes that the possibilities for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime chokepoint, are very limited.

Creti's remarks address the global reliance on this narrow waterway for a significant portion of the world's oil exports. Any disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could have substantial economic consequences, necessitating the exploration of alternative pathways.

However, the practicalities of rerouting oil shipments are immense. Developing and implementing new infrastructure or utilizing existing but less efficient routes would require considerable time, investment, and international cooperation. The statement underscores the ongoing vulnerability of global energy supply chains to geopolitical instability in the region.

We will not change overnight.

— Anna CretiAnna Creti, an economist specializing in energy, stated that alternative oil transport routes are not a quick solution.
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Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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