Oil loading activities have recommenced at the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, as confirmed by two sources to Reuters. The operations were temporarily halted due to a drone attack that caused a fire in the emirate’s petroleum industrial zone.
Situated on the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, Fujairah serves as a crucial point of exit for approximately 1 million barrels per day of the UAE’s Murban crude oil, representing around 1% of the global demand.
The Fujairah government media office stated that civil defense teams were actively working to contain the fire, and fortunately, no casualties have been reported.
This recent suspension of loading operations is the second significant disruption at the essential bunkering hub in a short span. Just yesterday, operations had resumed following a separate drone strike over the weekend.
These attacks coincide with tensions in the region, particularly the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, impacting shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait, a critical waterway handling a significant portion of the world’s oil supply, is facing disruptions due to the conflict.
