The Suez Canal and SUMED Pipeline are critical chokepoints for oil and natural gas trade
The Suez Canal and SUMED Pipeline are critical chokepoints for oil and natural gas trade The Suez Canal and the SUMED Pipeline are strategic routes for Persian Gulf crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments to Europe and North America. Located in Egypt, the Suez Canal connects the Red Sea with the Mediterranean Sea, and it is a critical chokepoint because of the large volumes of energy commodities that flow through it.