Zawiya dominates Libya’s energy crisis; attacks on its refinery and energy facilities shape the country’s political fuse.
A drone attack has hit Libya’s Zawiya refinery, triggering a large fire and prompting the NOC to declare a state of emergency. The incident follows multiple strikes on oil facilities amid a protracted split between rival administrations. Officials warn of potential force majeure if attacks continue.
Drones have targeted Zawiya’s water and power infrastructure, destroying a substation and a fuel tank as clashes rise in western Libya. No group has claimed responsibility, while officials warn the attacks threaten GNU stability and fuel supplies.
Libya’s oil pipeline is back online after valve seven was opened, restoring crude flow from Sharara to Zawiya. The restart follows protests and blockades that had disrupted output, causing millions in losses and threatening state revenues. Authorities warn disruptions could recur if grievances persist, emphasizing the need for security and governance reforms to secure energy cash for broader reform.
Suspects arrested over August drone strikes targeting oil and electricity infrastructure in western Libya are alleged to have acted for Saddam Haftar, a son of eastern LNA commander Khalifa Haftar. The revelations complicate Washington’s bid to unify Libya’s rival authorities and threaten the UN-backed processes.