Attacks on Saudi Aramco’s giant Abqaiq crude processing plant last September threatened a heart attack moment for the global oil market and the kingdom’s cherished reputation as a reliable supplier. Disaster was averted by speedy repairs, but the episode has left lingering doubts among some experts over its readiness to prevent a copycat strike from penetrating its defenses. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now A year on and concerns remain that a repeat of the Sept. 14, 2019, attacks on the world’s most important oil infrastructure continues to be a risk that Aramco and policymakers cannot afford to ignore. “Neither Saudi Arabia nor the United States were prepared to defend against a drone or cruise missile attack,” […]