Abu Dhabi Petrochemicals Plant Halts as Attack Sparks Fires
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A huge petrochemicals plant at Ruwais in the United Arab Emirates was halted after an attack sparked multiple fires, Abu Dhabi’s government media office said Sunday.Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — A huge petrochemicals plant at Ruwais in the United Arab Emirates was halted after an attack sparked multiple fires, Abu Dhabi’s government media office said Sunday.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.The fires were caused by falling debris from air-defense interception, the office said in a post on X. No injuries were reported.The UAE and other countries around the Persian Gulf have repeatedly come under attack from Iran since the US-Israeli war on the Islamic Republic began in late February. The sprawling Ruwais industrial zone in the Al Dhafra region suffered an assault last month that shut down Abu Dhabi’s only oil refinery. The petrochemicals plant at the complex produces polyethylene and polypropylene and is operated by Borouge Plc, a firm that recently merged with Borealis AG and Nova Chemicals Corp. to create a vast polyolefin company.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has been developing the Ruwais area as a major hub as the firm pushes into trading refined fuels and builds a global chemicals and natural gas business. But UAE infrastructure remains a prime target for Iran more than a month into the war. Last week, the country’s largest gas-processing facility, at Habshan, suspended operations following an attack.Tehran’s strikes on energy assets across the region, and its effective closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz, have forced some of the world’s biggest oil producers to slash output. Among assaults this weekend, Kuwait Petroleum Corp.’s headquarters caught fire after a drone strike, and Bahrain reported a fire at units of Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co.Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it hit a petrochemical complex in Iran on Saturday, claiming it produced military substances. Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency said five people died in the attack and 170 were injured.Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. Comments may take up to an hour to appear on the site. You will receive an email if there is a reply to your comment, an update to a thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information.365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4© 2026 Financial Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited.This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.You can manage saved articles in your account.and save up to 100 articles!You can manage your saved articles in your account and clicking the X located at the bottom right of the article.