Several workers were injured in a fire at a Saudi Aramco crude oil processing facility near Riyadh on Wednesday (Ocotber 19), the company said.

The fire has been controlled and the company's operations have not been impacted, it said.

"Saudi Aramco emergency response teams have controlled a fire that occurred close to a tank at a crude oil processing facility located in Alwsea’ area, near Riyadh," the statement said.

"This incident happened around 3:00 pm on Wednesday October 19, 2016. We regret to report that several injuries have occurred, all are being treated.

"The Company’s operations are not impacted. The company will release additional information as it becomes available," it added.

Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadh said 17 people were hospitalised, with three needing treatment in intensive care.