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Libya’s National Oil Corporation Warns of Force Majeure After Third Drone Attack on Az-Zawiya Refinery in Two Days

Libya’s National Oil Corporation reported a drone strike on the Az-Zawiya Oil Blending Plant on Monday, the third attack on oil facilities in the Az-Zawiya area over Sunday and Monday, with no casualties recorded.

·August 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM·1 min read

Libya’s National Oil Corporation Warns of Force Majeure After Third Drone Attack on Az-Zawiya Refinery in Two Days

Libya’s National Oil Corporation confirmed that the Az-Zawiya Oil Blending Plant—operated by Az-Zawiya Refining Company—came under drone attack on Monday. No injuries were reported among personnel at the facility.

Escalating attacks on oil infrastructure

The Corporation stated this incident marks the third drone assault targeting oil installations in the Az-Zawiya region within a 48-hour period, following two earlier strikes on Sunday and Monday.

Force majeure warning issued

The Corporation warned it may declare force majeure and suspend all operations at the refinery if such attacks continue. It emphasized that repeated targeting undermines operational continuity and places Libya’s oil infrastructure at serious risk.