Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery suspends obligations after drone strike damage

Bahrain’s Bapco oil refinery suspends obligations after drone strike damage Bahrain’s Bapco Energies declared force majeure on its operations after an incident at its main refinery, according to state media. The move frees the company from supply obligations if disruptions are caused by events beyond its control. The announcement came after thick smoke was seen rising from the Bapco oil refinery following an Iranian drone attack in the Sitra area, according to a witness cited by Reuters.