Tripoli – Four engineers reported today, Saturday, January 10, 2026, that three Libyan oil ports—Brega, Ras Lanuf, and Zueitina—have been closed since yesterday due to severe weather conditions.
The closure of these ports, located on the Libyan coast, significantly impacts oil export operations, as they form an essential part of the country’s oil infrastructure. Authorities have not yet announced a date for resuming operations.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later came under Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule, which is reflected in its historic architecture, such as the Red Castle (Assaraya al-Hamra) and the old medina.
Brega
Brega is a coastal city in Libya, historically known as a key port and later as a major center for the country’s oil industry. Its modern development and significance are primarily tied to the establishment of the Brega Oil Refinery in the 1960s.
Ras Lanuf
Ras Lanuf is a major oil port and refinery complex located on the Gulf of Sidra in Libya. Its modern history is defined by the development of Libya’s petroleum industry in the 1960s, and it has been a strategically contested site during periods of conflict, including the 2011 civil war and subsequent instability.
Zueitina
Zueitina is a coastal town in Libya that historically developed around its oil terminal, which was constructed in the 1960s and became a key hub for the country’s petroleum exports. The site’s modern significance is primarily tied to Libya’s energy industry, with its port facilities playing a major role in the national economy.
Libyan coast
The Libyan coast stretches along the southern Mediterranean Sea and has been a historically significant region since antiquity, serving as a hub for Phoenician, Greek, Roman, and later Arab civilizations. In modern times, its ports and proximity to Europe have made it a focal point for migration and geopolitical tensions.
