Drone Attack Hits Power Plant at Key Libyan Oil Hub
A drone has struck a power station at the Zawiya oil export terminal in Libya, suggesting continued attacks on one of the country’s main oil hubs. The power plant is in close proximity to the largest oil refinery in Libya, the AP noted in a report on the news. The attack follows earlier ones that caused an explosion at an oil storage tank. No one has claimed responsibility for the drone attacks,…
A drone targeted a power station at the Zawiya oil export terminal in Libya, indicating ongoing assaults on the country's principal oil hub. The facility sits near the biggest oil refinery in Libya, according to the Associated Press. Earlier strikes had resulted in an explosion at an oil storage tank. The perpetrator of the drone attacks remains unknown.
The tank contained 4.5 million liters of gasoline, which could exacerbate a regional fuel shortage if destroyed. The power plant's shutdown would disrupt refinery operations. This marks the fourth drone attack in the area over recent days. Libyan oil infrastructure frequently faces pressure from groups vying for political dominance.
The Zawiya terminal can handle 120,000 barrels daily, sourced from the country's biggest oil field, Sharara, which produces up to 300,000 barrels per day. The field is often a target of attacks and blockades by various factions seeking to apply political pressure. The drone assaults prompted the National Oil Corporation to warn it may need to declare a force majeure on oil exports from Zawiya if the attacks persist and further damage the terminal's infrastructure.
Despite continued attacks, the National Oil Corporation remains optimistic about boosting Libya's oil production from the present 1.4 million barrels daily to 2 million barrels daily within the next few years.
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