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The Strait of Hormuz is on the brink of obsolescence as global oil flows pivot away from this chokepoint—within two years, per Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Asian refiners are already rerouting, and a new pipeline network is emerging, led by projects like the Haditha-Baniyas pipeline connecting Iraq to Syria’s Mediterranean coast. While ambitious, these alternatives—including Saudi Arabia’s East-West Petroline and UAE’s Fujairah pipeline—are being fast-tracked by Washington to reduce reliance on military protection of the strait. For energy giants like Chevron, it’s not about quick profits but strategic positioning for long-term regional stability.

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