The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has "activated necessary business continuity plans" following the explosion at its Mussafah fuel depot.
In a statement released on Twitter, ADNOC said the move will "ensure the reliable, uninterrupted supply of products to its local and international customers".
The firm added that it would work to ensure the safety of its employees.
Following the recent incident at Mussafah fuel depot, ADNOC has activated the necessary business continuity plans to ensure the reliable, uninterrupted supply of products to its local and international customers, While insuring the safety of its employees.
— ADNOC Group (@ADNOCGroup) January 17, 2022
It comes after three people were killed and six more wounded after three fuel tankers exploded in Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area.
"ADNOC is deeply saddened to confirm that three colleagues have died. A further six colleagues were injured and received immediate specialist medical care," it added in its statement on Monday night.
We are working closely with the relevant authorities to determine the exact cause and a detailed investigation has commenced.https://t.co/hfQQDOhera
— ADNOC Group (@ADNOCGroup) January 17, 2022
The firm said it's working "closely with the relevant authorities to determine the exact cause" into the incident.
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