Zawiya Refinery Restarts After Fighting Disrupts Operations in Western Libya
Libya’s Largest Refinery Resumes Operations After Armed Clashes Trigger Temporary Shutdown Libya’s largest operating refinery in Zawiya has resumed operations after armed clashes near the facility forced a two-day shutdown, raising concerns over the security of the country’s critical energy infrastructure. The refinery, located about 40 kilometres west of Tripoli, suspended operations on Friday after fighting spread into nearby areas. National Oil Corporation confirmed that heavy artillery shells landed inside the refinery complex, although no
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