The energy major said in a statement on Friday that it is closely monitoring the impact of recent incidents at its SATORP refinery.
The update follows reports of damage to one of the refinery’s processing trains, prompting a temporary shutdown for safety inspections.
On Friday, the company confirmed that the SATORP site was affected by overnight incidents between April 7 and 8, which impaired one of its two processing units. No casualties were reported, and TotalEnergies is evaluating the operational impact.
Disruptions Deepen Amid Middle East Tensions
The development adds to mounting regional pressures. Last month, TotalEnergies said escalating tensions in the Middle East had forced the shutdown or potential shutdown of operations in Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE offshore fields, affecting roughly 15% of its global output.
Geopolitical Signals Remain Mixed
In a late-night statement Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said American military assets would remain positioned near Iran until compliance with a broader agreement is ensured, highlighting continued uncertainty around de-escalation.
Tehran, meanwhile, accused Washington of violating ceasefire terms and reiterated threats against vessels awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed.
However, there were tentative signs of ...
