Middle East Energy Infrastructure Faces Attacks, Disrupting Global Supply

Key energy facilities in the Middle East have been targeted in a series of attacks, causing significant disruptions to global energy supplies. According to Jin10, Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery, one of the country's largest and a crucial oil export hub, was attacked by multiple Iranian drones on March 2, 2026. The Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed that debris from intercepted drones caused a fire, leading to a temporary shutdown by Saudi Aramco. This marks the first direct targeting of Gulf energy infrastructure by Iran. In Qatar, the Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production area, was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones on the same day. QatarEnergy announced a complete halt in LNG production due to the damage, triggering a surge in global natural gas prices. The United Arab Emirates' Jebel Ali Port, a vital logistics hub in Dubai, was attacked by missiles between March 1 and 2, resulting in a fire. Although primarily a logistics center, the attack affected associated energy storage and power facilities, causing temporary operational disruptions. In Kuwait, the Mina Al Ahmadi refinery sustained damage on March 2 from falling debris of intercepted missiles. Oman's Duqm port was also targeted on March 3, with a drone attack damaging a fuel tank on the country's east coast. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region and their potential impact on global energy markets.