19.03.2026 17:30
Kuwait Oil Company temporarily halted production at the Mina Abdullah and Mina Al-Ahmadi refineries, which suffered heavy damage as a result of attacks targeting Iran's energy infrastructure in the Gulf. Mina Abdullah, with a processing capacity of approximately 346,000 barrels per day, and Mina Al-Ahmadi, which processed 454,000 barrels, were important links in Kuwait's oil production and export chain.
Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC) temporarily halted operations at its two major refineries following attacks targeting energy infrastructure in the Gulf by Iran.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Mina Abdullah and Mina Al-Ahmadi refineries were disabled after drone attacks. Officials stated that the extent of the damage at the facilities is still being assessed.
It was reported that fires broke out in some units during the attacks, but emergency response teams managed to bring the flames under control.
The Mina Abdullah refinery has a processing capacity of approximately 346,000 barrels per day, while the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery has a capacity of 454,000 barrels. These two facilities are among the most critical links in Kuwait's oil production and export chain.
IT BECAME A TARGET FOR IRAN
The attacks are seen as the latest example of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel spreading to the Gulf. It has been reported that in Iran's retaliatory attacks, energy facilities in Kuwait, as well as in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, were also targeted.
The fires at the refineries in Kuwait and the suspension of operations have increased risks to global energy supply, leading to sharp rises in oil prices.
PRODUCTION WAS ALREADY LOW
According to sources speaking to the WSJ, the refineries in Kuwait were already operating at about half of their capacity before the attacks. This situation stands out as a factor that could further amplify the impact of the disruption.