Bahrain’s Bapco Declares Force Majeure After Iranian Strike Damages Main Refinery

Overview

• Bapco said it cannot meet supply commitments after a fire and physical damage at the Al-Ma’ameer complex attributed to an Iranian attack.
• The announcement via Bahrain’s state news agency invokes a clause that excuses non-performance during extraordinary events such as war.
• Affected sales are placed on hold under force majeure, and many contracts allow termination if the disruption continues beyond set periods, for example 90 days.
• Overnight Iranian launches prompted air-defence responses in Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain, underscoring rising military risk to energy assets.
• Officials reported no fatalities at the refinery and authorities said domestic fuel supplies remain secure, though buyers face uncertainty over timing and routes.