Bahrain's Bapco Energies declares force majeure

Bahraini company Bapco Energies has declared force majeure circumstances that are preventing its operations.

Report informs via Al-Jazeera that the company made the statement following a recent Iranian strike on Bapco's oil refinery.

Al-Jazeera notes that a force majeure declaration releases a party from liability if it fails to fulfill supply obligations due to circumstances beyond its control.

Bapco's refinery is Bahrain's main oil processing facility and a key asset in the country's energy sector.