In Bahrain, a major fire broke out in the largest oil refinery in Maameera, owned by the state-owned Bahrain Petroleum Company (Bapco). Footage of a severe fire at the refinery is being spread on social media.
The Times of Israel wrote that Bapco declared a state of force majeure, allowing it to halt supplies. Bapco said in a statement that the company’s operations were “affected by the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on its refinery complex.” Bapco confirmed that local demand will be met.
Bahraini agencies reported that there were no casualties as a result of the fire, and the extent of the damage is being determined. They describe the cause of the fire as another attack by Iran.
Even when the world is on fire, Medusa stays by your side. We help you understand what’s happening. Please support our work!
The United States and Israel went to war with Iran on February 28, and Iran began launching missile and drone attacks on countries in the Middle East. The targets of the Iranian strikes were US military bases and infrastructure facilities, including the fuel and energy complex. The strikes, as well as Iran’s announcement of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which one of the main oil transport routes passes, led to a sharp rise in energy prices. On Asian stock exchanges, on March 9, the price of a barrel of oil approached $120 for the first time since 2022.