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Libya Oil Refinery Roars Back After Fierce Clashes
10 May
Summary
- Libya's largest functioning oil refinery restarted full operations.
- Fighting near Zawiya refinery forced a complete shutdown on Friday.
- The refinery has a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day.
Libya's largest operational oil refinery in Zawiya has resumed full capacity after recent fighting forced a temporary halt. The facility, located about 40 kilometers west of Tripoli, typically processes 120,000 barrels of oil daily.
Fighting erupted near the refinery on Friday, leading to an emergency declaration and the complete shutdown of operations. Shelling impacted multiple locations within the complex, though initial reports indicated no significant structural damage.
The National Oil Corporation confirmed that fighting intensified and spread to adjacent residential areas. Despite the disruptions, fuel supplies to Tripoli and surrounding regions remained unaffected.
Zawiya has experienced recurrent unrest since 2011, often impacting vital transport links. The refinery's restart signifies a return to normalcy for this crucial energy infrastructure.
