Libya’s Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) has announced a record-breaking production milestone at Steel Plant No. 01, marking the highest output level in the company’s history by the end of 2025.
In a statement, the state-owned company said the plant produced 861,000 tonnes of billets by the close of the year, describing the figure as the highest since LISCO was established. The achievement reflects notable improvements in operational performance and higher efficiency across production lines, the company added.
LISCO noted that the record output demonstrates the impact of recent technical upgrades and improved management of industrial processes at the Misrata-based complex. Officials said the results highlight the company’s ability to stabilise production despite long-standing challenges facing Libya’s industrial sector, including power supply disruptions and maintenance constraints.
The announcement follows a strategic partnership agreement signed in June with Germany’s SMS Group, a global leader in metallurgical engineering and metal manufacturing technologies. The agreement aims to increase production capacity, reduce technical failures, lower operating costs, and enhance product quality across several facilities within the complex.
According to LISCO, the partnership was concluded after a three-day visit by an SMS Group delegation to the iron and steel complex. The visit included technical meetings with senior company officials, as well as field tours of multiple production units to assess operational requirements and development opportunities.
The company said cooperation with international technology providers forms part of a broader plan to modernise Libya’s heavy industry sector and restore its regional competitiveness. Officials stressed that continued investment in maintenance, training, and advanced manufacturing systems remains essential to sustaining growth.
LISCO is one of Libya’s largest industrial enterprises and a key contributor to the national economy, supplying steel products to domestic infrastructure projects and export markets. The company said it aims to build on the 2025 performance by further expanding output and improving reliability in the coming years.
