Port of Shihr
Port of ِِAl-Shihr (Arabic: ميناء الشحر) is a key oil port in Yemen. It is located in Hadramawt Governorate eastern Yemen.[1] It was constructed mainly to export crude oil, but it is currently used to receive other goods.
| Port of Shihr | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country |  Yemen |
| Location | Ash-Shihr, Hadhramaut Governorate |
| Coordinates | 14.7518971°N 49.6082065°E |
| Details | |
| Opened | 1993 |
History
Port of Ashihr was established in 1993 following the discovery of crude oil in large quantities in al-Masilah (Block14) in Hadramawt. It is situated in al-Shihr city on the Arabian Sea. It is around 15 km away from Mukalla.[2]
See also
References
- "historic breakdown – Ministry of Oil and Minerals". Ministry of Oil and Minerals. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- "ميناء الشحر (البحر العربي)". yogc (in Arabic). Retrieved 15 November 2022.
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