UAE Gas Plant, Kuwait Oil Refinery Hit in Latest Iran Attacks

Abu Dhabi suspended operations at the United Arab Emirates’ largest natural gas processing facility following an attack that sparked a fire, hours after strikes hit key energy infrastructure in Kuwait.Author of the article:You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi suspended operations at the United Arab Emirates’ largest natural gas processing facility following an attack that sparked a fire, hours after strikes hit key energy infrastructure in Kuwait.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 Habshan gas facility stopped after authorities intercepted the incoming attack and falling debris caused the fire, the Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X. At Habshan, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. operates the UAE’s main facility for collecting and processing gas from the emirate’s fields and distributing it for domestic use.Iran has continued to target energy infrastructure across the region a month into the war, which began on Feb. 28 with US and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic. The strikes have crippled refineries, petrochemical and liquefied natural gas facilities, and forced some of the world’s biggest oil producers to slash production.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.The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed to traffic after Iran attacked several vessels in and around the Persian Gulf, disrupting a key export route that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. That’s led oil prices to jump by about 50% to nearly $110 a barrel. The UAE has sought to maintain part of its crude exports through a pipeline running from Habshan to the emirate of Fujairah, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.Iran warned Friday that it would strike energy infrastructure and other assets like bridges in the Gulf countries if its facilities of that kind were attacked.Hours earlier, Kuwait’s Mina Al Ahmadi oil refinery was struck, with units in operation at the time catching fire. Authorities also said a power and water desalination plant was attacked early on Friday, causing damages to some components.The 346,000 barrel-a-day Mina Al Ahmadi facility and the nearby 454,000 barrel-a-day Mina Abdullah refinery were forced to shut units after attacks last month. 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.