Attack Damages Oil Storage Facilities at Omani Port of Salalah

UK maritime security firm Ambrey reports incident at major regional oil hub

Mar. 11, 2026 at 6:25pm

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Oil storage facilities at the port of Salalah in Oman have been damaged in an attack, according to the UK-based maritime security company Ambrey. Imagery shows two columns of smoke rising from the facility, with one silo on fire.

Why it matters

The port of Salalah is a major regional oil hub, handling significant volumes of crude and refined petroleum products. Any disruption to operations at the port could impact global energy supplies and prices.

The details

The attack on the oil storage facilities in Salalah caused visible damage, with imagery showing two plumes of smoke rising from the site and at least one storage silo on fire. The full extent of the damage and any potential impact on port operations is still being assessed.

  • The attack occurred on March 11, 2026.

The players

Ambrey

A UK-based maritime security company that reported the attack on the oil storage facilities in Salalah, Oman.

Salalah Port

A major regional oil hub in Oman that handles significant volumes of crude and refined petroleum products.

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The takeaway

The attack on the oil storage facilities in Salalah highlights the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region and the potential for disruptions to global energy supplies. The full impact of this incident is still being assessed.