Omani firm denies halting crude loading at Mina al-Fahal

Petroleum Development Oman on Friday denied media reports claiming that crude loading operations had been suspended at the Mina al-Fahal export terminal, stating that work at the strategic facility is “continuing normally.” The state-run energy firm issued the statement through the Oman News Agency after speculation emerged about potential supply disruptions, emphasizing that export activities remain unaffected at one of the Sultanate's primary crude shipping points.

Unverified Attack Claims

The denial followed earlier reports from unspecified media outlets suggesting that authorities had suspended crude exports from the terminal following an explosion near mooring buoy berths. Some reports indicated a possible drone attack as the cause of the incident, though Omani officials have not confirmed that an attack occurred or identified any potential perpetrators, according to the news agency.

Terminal Operations

Mina al-Fahal serves as a critical loading point for Oman's crude oil exports, handling significant volumes of the Sultanate's petroleum production. The facility remains operational as officials continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the reported explosion near the mooring buoys.