Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack

The Zawiya refinery in Libya is ablaze after a drone attack. This is the third strike on the facility in two days. The National Oil Corporation has warned that continued attacks could force a shutdown and invoke force majeure. The fire is the latest in a series of drone attacks targeting Libya’s oil infrastructure.

The Zawiya refinery is a critical asset, processing a significant portion of the country’s oil. The attacks have raised concerns about the stability of Libya’s energy sector and the potential impact on global oil supplies. The National Oil Corporation has indicated that the refinery may need to shut down if the attacks persist, which would disrupt oil production and exports. The immediate focus is on containing the fire and assessing the damage.

The National Oil Corporation’s threat of force majeure could have significant implications for oil contracts and supply chains. The situation underscores the ongoing instability in Libya and the vulnerability of its energy infrastructure to attacks.