US energy secretary condemns attack on Saudi civilian infrastructure

US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm strongly condemned attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming his country’s unwavering support for the Kingdom and the United States’ commitment to its allies and partners in the Gulf region.

Granholm made her remarks via video address at the 25th World Petroleum Congress in Riyadh, expressing pride in collaborating with regional leaders amid unprecedented challenges to energy security.

She emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation to ensure stable energy supplies in global markets, enabling Gulf producers to continue supporting their economies and protecting their citizens.

Granholm accused Iran of seeking to undermine the region’s economies and energy security, stressing the need for enhanced coordination between the United States and its partners to address threats to supply security and market stability.

She added that US participation in the forum reflects a desire to refocus the energy debate on calm, fact-based discussions, away from politicization and ideology, and highlighted the importance of diversifying energy technologies and sources rather than relying on a single source.

Granholm also noted that energy security is linked to technological and international security, and that current events underscore the need to monitor energy flows and protect the infrastructure essential for their transport. She affirmed that energy is fundamental to life and development, and that affordable access supports individual opportunities and improves living standards.