Bapco Energies declared force majeure on its group operations after an Iranian drone strike hit the Al-Ma’ameer refinery complex on Sitra Island, igniting a fire in one unit.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior confirmed the blaze was fully extinguished within hours, with refinery operations continuing and only minor material damage reported.
The incident demonstrated the strength of Bapco’s occupational health and safety systems, including advanced fire-suppression infrastructure and rapid emergency response teams.
Critically, zero injuries or casualties occurred among workers despite the direct external threat, a testament to effective evacuation drills, hazard communication, and crisis management plans tailored for industrial sites in high-risk environments.
The company’s swift containment prevented what could have been a major lost-time incident, reinforcing Bahrain’s progress in protecting its energy-sector workforce during geopolitical challenges.
While the incidents stemmed from external conflict rather than routine workplace hazards, they underscore the importance of strong emergency preparedness and safety culture in Bahrain’s key industries.
