Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declares force majeure

March 9, 2026 (MLN): Bapco Energies BSC, Bahrain’s integrated energy company, has declared force majeure on its group operations following disruptions caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict and a recent attack on its refinery complex, the company confirmed in a statement.

The move reflects the growing regional volatility that continues to threaten oil production and refining operations across Gulf nations.

While Bapco Energies did not disclose the full scale of operational losses, the declaration signals potential supply constraints in regional markets.

Despite the disruption, the company assured that all local market needs are fully secured under its proactive contingency plans.

According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), these measures ensure continuity of supply and maintain domestic fuel availability without immediate impact on consumers.

Bapco Energies emphasized its commitment to keeping stakeholders informed, stating that it would continue to provide updates as the situation develops.

The force majeure declaration could affect regional crude trading, depending on the duration of refinery downtime and the extent of operational disruption.

Energy markets will likely monitor Bahrain closely, given its strategic position in the Gulf and the importance of its refining capacity in meeting regional fuel demand.

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