Libya NOC warns it may declare force majeure at Zawiya after drone strikes
On 11 August 2026 Libya’s National Oil Corporation warned it may declare force majeure and suspend operations at the Zawiya refinery/terminal after drone strikes destroyed a gasoline storage tank and sparked large fires, threatening about 120,000 barrels-per-day of refining/processing capacity and local fuel distribution.
The desk brief
On 11 August 2026 Libya’s National Oil Corporation warned it may declare force majeure and suspend operations at the Zawiya refinery/terminal after drone strikes destroyed a gasoline storage tank and sparked large fires, threatening about 120,000 barrels-per-day of refining/processing capacity and local fuel distribution.
If the NOC formally declares force majeure or suspends Zawiya operations, local refined-product availability would tighten and Libya’s crude flows reliant on Zawiya could be disrupted. Net fuel importers in Africa face larger import bills and near-term FX and credit stress if domestic shortages push urgent purchases; exporters only benefit if outages persist and prices firm materially.
Watch for an NOC force majeure declaration and official notices on Zawiya output or export suspensions.
Sources & verification
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- Repeated Drone Attacks Threaten Libya’s Oil Productionaawsat.comSource published (opens in a new tab)
- Libya NOC May Declare Force Majeure on Zawya Exports After Drone Strikes - News and Statistics - IndexBoxreutersSource published (opens in a new tab)
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