Large Emergency Flaring at Abqaiq Oil Processing Facility, Saudi Arabia - Oct 8th, 2026

Satellite imagery shows extensive emergency flaring at Saudi Arabia’s Abqaiq oil processing facility, amid reports of renewed attacks on Saudi infrastructure. Abqaiq is one of the world’s most strategically important oil facilities, processing a significant share of Saudi Arabia’s crude oil production. Any major disruption here could have significant implications for global energy markets. The cause of the increased flaring remains unconfirmed. Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026.