Bapco Refining successfully empties affected tank, ends state of emergency at company resuming normal operations

Manama, In light of the recent incident that took place at one of the company's tanks in Sitra Tank Farm, following the exceptional weather conditions and heavy rains witnessed by the Kingdom, Bapco Refining announced that the affected tank has been successfully and gradually emptied, declaring the state of emergency at the company now over and operations back to normal as of Wednesday 24 April 2024. The company added that a full comprehensive evaluation of the affected tank has begun along with comprehensive maintenance work as per international standards and regulations. The company noted that with resuming normal operations and in cooperation and coordination with the General Traffic Directorate, the Civil Defense Affairs, and other relevant entities at the Ministry of Interior, Um Al Saad Avenue has been reopened after being closed following the incident. Bapco Refining extended its thanks and appreciation to the outstanding support received from all Government authorities and various entities that he lped in successfully and safely resolving this incident and to the citizens and residents for their cooperation in observing safety procedures. Source: Bahrain News Agency