IGS research reveals that nearly half of Gulf oil and gas operators are running assets beyond their intended design life. This aging infrastructure could strain reliability as regional disruptions intensify operational pressures. The study highlights shifting production dynamics across Saudi Arabia and the UAE, where export constraints have led to reduced output and unplanned shutdowns. Operators in other regions are increasing throughput to offset disruptions, accelerating wear on already aging equipment. Key findings show that 46% of respondents report up to half of their assets are beyond design life, while 14% say the majority are aging. Despite 83% confidence in their infrastructure's ability to meet future needs, 65% report significant production or throughput losses due to unplanned downtime. More than three-quarters of respondents view investment in asset protection and integrity solutions as viable if payback can be achieved within five years. "With disruptions affecting both export routes and production balance, operators are under pressure not only to maintain reliability, but to optimize performance under very different operating conditions," said Dennis Snijders, IGS Director for the Middle East and North Africa. Operators are increasingly using both planned and unplanned shutdowns to reassess asset integrity and extend facility life, balancing reliability needs with cost constraints and decarbonization targets. As supply disruptions persist, maintaining performance from aging infrastructure is emerging as a critical factor in sustaining Gulf oil and gas output.