Thick smoke seen at Bahrain's Bapco refinery after reported Iranian drone attack
Mar 9th 2026
Reuters says thick smoke is rising from Bahrain's Bapco refinery after the government reported damage from Iranian drone attacks; the facility is a strategic hub that produces about 405,000 barrels per day and supports most of the economy.
- Reuters reports thick smoke at the Bapco refinery after Bahrain said Iranian drone attacks caused damage in the area.
- Bapco is Bahrain's main oil refinery and produces about 405,000 barrels per day.
- Energy accounts for roughly 70 percent of Bahrain's GDP.
- Bahrain has invested heavily to modernise the refinery and related infrastructure.
- Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura, which produces about 550,000 barrels per day, was also disrupted by Iranian drone strikes, a pattern analysts say is pressuring regional oil markets.