Saudi Aramco Shuts Ras Tanura Refinery Following Drone Debris Fire

Saudi Aramco closed its key Ras Tanura facility, which processes 550,000 barrels per day and exports up to 6.5 million barrels daily—nearly 7% of global supply—after intercepting two Iranian drones whose debris caused a contained fire with no injuries.

The incident followed U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28 targeting Iran’s nuclear sites and leadership, prompting Tehran’s missile and drone retaliation across the Gulf, including hits on Bahrain, Qatar, and the UAE.

Energy producer Saudi Aramco shuts down the Ras Tanura refinery in Saudi Arabia after Iranian drone attack, Reuters report.

This refinery is one of the world’s largest oil refineries producing 550,000 barrels.

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