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BP, Majors Skip Riyadh Energy Meet After Attack
12 Oct
Summary
- Major energy firms canceled attendance at Riyadh conference.
- Missile attack on Riyadh airport caused significant casualties.
- The energy conference proceeded despite security concerns.
BP has canceled its attendance at the World Petroleum Council Energy Congress in Riyadh following a recent missile attack on the city's international airport. The attack, which took place on Saturday and injured over 300 people, led to the airport's closure.
Saudi authorities reported further incidents at the airport on Sunday. Despite these security concerns, the five-day international energy conference commenced as scheduled on Sunday at a convention center located approximately 10 kilometers from the airport.
Several other prominent energy companies, including ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, and Shell, were reportedly expected to attend but also withdrew their participation. A BP spokesperson stated that travel disruptions prevented their in-person attendance, while emphasizing the company's high regard for its regional partnerships.
