An oil pipeline in Syria’s Deir-Ezzour Province has come under attack on Saturday.

An oil pipeline in Syria’s Deir-Ezzour Province has come under attack on Saturday.

State news agency, SANA, reported that an armed group targeted the oil pipeline near Abu Hamam area with explosive device.

The agency quoted an official source in Ministry of Petroleum as saying that the 12-inch pipeline transfers oil from al-Tank field of al-Furat Petroleum Company to Alti-Two Station.

The company suspended pumping oil, the official said, adding that it loosed 2000 barrels due to the arson.
However, the “production process wasn't affected because the Company has alternative lines that could be used until the pipe is maintained”, the agency quoted the official as saying.