Sami Zaptia

Brega Oil Marketing Company has announced the arrival of a fuel tanker in Benghazi as part of efforts to prevent shortages and unrest amid ongoing power outages.

Zawia Oil Refining Company has completed the first phase of the Furnace 121H4 project, reaching a 45% overall completion rate toward enhancing operational efficiency.

Libyan Minister of Economy Suhail Abu Shiha reports that fuel imports now account for 40% of total imports, with relief expected from Ras Lanuf in 2027.

A technical fault at the Zawia Power Station caused widespread power outages across western Libya; GECOL reports that restoration efforts are currently underway.

Libya’s Ministry of Health is evaluating membership in the African Pooled Purchasing Mechanism to reduce procurement costs and improve health supply chain security.

Tripoli officials met with developers to discuss the Zumurrud Mall project on Airport Road, aimed at completion by August 2026 despite long-standing delays.

The Libyan-American Strategic Partnership Team met to review 2026 progress on the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement, covering energy, trade, and infrastructure.

Higher Committee for Monitoring Bakeries warns of closures due to flour shortages, increased raw material costs, and a 50% cut in subsidized diesel quotas.

Libya's Atomic Energy Corporation proposes restarting the Tajoura nuclear research reactor to produce medical radioisotopes for domestic diagnosis and treatment.

The National Cancer Institute in Sabrata treated 27,570 outpatients in the first half of 2026 as part of a Libyan government initiative to localize medical services.