FUCHS JV ALHAMRANI FUCHS PETROLEUM Yanbu plant severely damaged by fire
Key highlights
- Fire on July 25, 2026 severely damaged ALHAMRANI FUCHS PETROLEUM’s production and filling facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
- No employees were injured; the company says employee safety remains its highest priority.
- Operations have been suspended until further notice with short-term focus on alternative production and sourcing to maintain customer supply.
- FUCHS holds a 32% minority stake in the joint venture, which contributed approximately 1.5% to FUCHS Group EBIT in the 2025 financial year.
Incident
On July 25, 2026 a fire affected the production facility of the joint venture ALHAMRANI FUCHS PETROLEUM in Yanbu on the Red Sea, causing severe damage to the production and filling facilities. No employees were injured, and the company reiterates that employee safety remains its highest priority.
Immediate response
Operations have been suspended until further notice. In the short term the focus is on ensuring customer supply through alternative production and sourcing options. Planning for the reconstruction of the production facilities has begun in parallel.
Corporate context
FUCHS holds a 32% minority stake in ALHAMRANI FUCHS PETROLEUM. The joint venture contributed approximately 1.5% to the FUCHS Group's EBIT in the 2025 financial year.
Source: Fuchs SE
