Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 10, 2026Country: Libya

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Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations

Libya’s largest oil refinery in Zawiya has resumed full operations after being shut down due to fighting. The refinery, with a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day, was closed following heavy shelling. Despite the clashes, the National Oil Corporation stated that fuel supplies to Tripoli remained unaffected.

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