Tripoli, Libya – The Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the Libyan House of Representatives condemned the attack on the Zawiya refinery. It considered this a direct threat to one of the country’s most important oil facilities. This poses a risk to energy security and economic stability.
The committee called on the relevant security authorities to take immediate action and implement strict measures to protect the refinery and other vital oil installations. Furthermore, the committee urged measures to prevent the recurrence of such attacks. These attacks could disrupt production, refining operations, and fuel supplies.
The committee stressed the need for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances of the attack. This includes identifying those responsible, and taking the necessary legal measures against those involved. It emphasized that oil facilities must remain free from political and security conflicts and tensions.
The Zawiya refinery is of paramount importance to Libya’s energy sector. It is a key facility for supplying petroleum products to the domestic market. Therefore, any attacks or disruptions to it are a cause for concern regarding the stability of fuel supplies.
The Energy Committee stressed that protecting oil facilities is a national responsibility. Therefore, it called for enhanced coordination between security agencies and institutions involved in the oil sector. The committee also demanded the development of more effective plans to secure vital sites and counter any potential threats.
Furthermore, it warned that continued targeting of oil facilities could lead to significant economic damage. Moreover, it could negatively impact the lives of citizens and the provision of fuel and energy services.
The committee’s stance comes amid ongoing security challenges facing Libya. This occurs against a backdrop of repeated calls to keep the oil sector neutral in the conflict. It also calls to ensure the safe and uninterrupted operation of oil facilities.
The committee emphasized that any attack on energy facilities constitutes an attack on the national interest. Therefore, it called on the relevant authorities to take urgent and decisive measures. These measures should guarantee the security of the refinery and other oil facilities throughout the country.
