The Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOC) has successfully restarted the gasoline production unit at the Sarir Refinery after a shutdown that lasted nearly three years, marking a significant step toward strengthening Libya’s domestic fuel supply.
In a statement, the company confirmed that the refinery’s national technical teams completed the necessary maintenance work and operational preparations required to bring the unit back online. On March 4, 2026, the first batch of gasoline produced by the unit was transferred to storage tanks, officially signaling the resumption of operations and the return of the facility to production.
The reopening of the gasoline unit is expected to contribute to improving the availability of fuel in local markets and help cover part of the demand for gasoline in the surrounding region. Officials indicated that the restart will support more stable fuel distribution while reinforcing the operational continuity of the Sarir Refinery, one of the important processing facilities in eastern Libya.
The refinery operates under the National Oil Corporation through its subsidiary Arabian Gulf Oil Company and plays a role in supplying refined petroleum products for domestic consumption. Increasing local production capacity is seen as an important measure for supporting the national energy sector and reducing pressure on fuel supply networks.
The return of the gasoline unit to production is expected to support the stability of fuel supplies and contribute to maintaining steady operations within Libya’s oil refining infrastructure.
