Libyan Refinery Hit by Explosion

Libyan Refinery Hit by Explosion

Libya’s Marsa El-Brega refinery was hit by an explosion and fire during the early hours of March 10th after a gas leak at its methanol plant, Platts reported.

Firefighters put out the fire, however damage extent and impact on the refinery’s output was not immediately clear.

Marsa al-Brega is located in Libya’s eastern oil crescent and is operated by the Sirte Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Libyan National Oil Company. Marsa El-Berga can refine around 10,000 barrels per day (b/d) of crude oil.

In other news, a liquefied petroleum gas truck owned by the Brega Oil Marketing Company crashed on the desert road to Tobruk. The accident led to no human losses, according to Libya Observer.

Sarah Samir 3401 Posts

Sarah has been writing in the oil and gas field for 8 years. She has a Bachelor Degree in English Literature. She has three years of experience in the banking sector.

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