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A drone attack sparked a major fire at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, with flames and thick smoke rising from the site. The NOC warned of potential force majeure and operational suspension if attacks persist, amid ongoing political instability.
Libya's largest operational refinery resumed full operations after a two-day shutdown triggered by clashes near the facility in Zawiya, 40 km west of Tripoli. The plant had shut down on Friday due to shelling that hit multiple locations inside the facility. Fuel supplies to Tripoli were not affected.
Libya's largest oil refinery in Zawiya has suspended operations and declared a state of emergency after armed clashes erupted nearby, prompting the evacuation of all staff. The National Oil Corporation confirmed employees are safe and fuel supply remains normal.
China has banned the recognition and enforcement of U.S. sanctions against five oil refineries accused of buying Iranian oil. The Ministry of Commerce called the penalties a violation of international law. The order targets facilities including Hengli Petrochemical and four teapot refineries.
