Ras Isa Oil Terminal

The Ras Isa Oil Terminal is situated on the Red Sea coast of Yemen, north of the port city of Al Hudaydah. It functions as the primary export point for Marib-Jawf light crude oil, which is transported to the coast via a 438-kilometer pipeline. The terminal's most prominent feature is the FSO Safer, a floating storage and offloading unit that has been stationed offshore since 1988. This terminal is vital to the Yemeni economy, as it facilitates the export of the country's oil production to international markets. In recent years, Ras Isa has gained international notoriety due to the deteriorating condition of the FSO Safer, which poses a severe environmental threat to the Red Sea. Despite its strategic importance and deep-water capabilities for loading large tankers, the terminal's operations have been heavily restricted by the ongoing conflict, leading to significant economic repercussions for the nation.

Nearby cities

Al Hudaydah

Al Hudaydah is the principal Yemeni port on the Red Sea.

Zabid

Zabid was the capital of Yemen from the 13th to the 15th century and boasted a famous Islamic university.

Bajil

Bajil is located on the edge of the Tihama coastal plain and is known for its large cement factory.

History & landmarks

Bayt al-Faqih

Bayt al-Faqih is a historic town in the Tihama plain, world-famous for its massive and vibrant weekly Friday market.

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Hababah

A historical jewel known for its massive ancient water cistern that reflects the magnificent stone houses.

Nature

Yemeni Red Sea Coast

A long coastal strip in western Yemen, characterized by humid heat and important port cities.

Tihama Plain

A hot, arid coastal plain on the Red Sea that stretches along the entire western coast of Yemen.

Wadi Siham

Wadi Siham transports water from the rugged western mountains to the Tihama plain.

Wadi Zabid

Wadi Zabid flows from the western mountains down into the Tihama coastal plain.

More places

Port of Salif

A deep-water port north of Hodeidah, used for bulk cargo and salt exports.

Kamaran Mangrove Forests

The coasts of Kamaran Island in the Red Sea are lined with dense mangrove forests, which are an important breeding area for seabirds and …

Port of Hodeidah

Yemen's main port on the Red Sea, crucial for food imports.

Bajil Cement Factory

An important industrial facility in the Tihama Plain supporting the Yemeni construction sector.

Jabal Bura

A granite mountain in western Yemen known for its remnant of tropical forest and rich biodiversity.

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Bura Protected Area

The Bura Protected Area spans the slopes of Jabal Bura and contains one of the last remaining forest tracts in the Arabian Peninsula.

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Tihama Banana Plantations

Huge banana plantations thrive in the fertile and hot Tihama plain on the Red Sea, supplying the entire country with fresh fruit.

Zabid Cotton Fields

Thanks to the seasonal flooding of Wadi Zabid, vast cotton fields can be cultivated in the historic Zabid region, supporting Yemeni texti…