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Drone Attack on Saudi Aramco Refinery in Ras Tanura

Published March 2, 2026, 09:14
Drone Attack on Saudi Aramco Refinery in Ras Tanura

A Saudi Aramco refinery in Ras Tanura, in the Persian Gulf, was attacked by a drone, resulting in the precautionary shutdown of the facility. The refinery, with a processing capacity of 550,000 barrels of crude oil per day, is located in a major oil export hub of Saudi Arabia. The fire was brought under control, but the attack is causing concern in international energy markets about potential impacts on supply. The company is assessing the damage.