It was announced that the first liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier has arrived at Marsa al-Brega port since 2017, a step described as important for enhancing the stability of cooking gas supplies in the local market and meeting citizens’ needs in the coming period.

It was clarified in a statement that the carrier, named “Gas Houston,” arrived loaded with approximately one thousand metric tons of cooking gas, equivalent to about 11,300 barrels, entirely allocated to cover local demand, as part of plans to ensure supply continuity and reduce any potential bottlenecks.

  • The carrier is loaded with approximately one thousand metric tons of cooking gas

It was indicated that this operation came as a result of joint coordination between the Brega Oil Marketing Company and the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company, aiming to reactivate the vital and strategic role of Brega port after years of halted gas carrier arrivals.

  • Comprehensive preparation of infrastructure within the port

The carrier was received in the presence of a number of officials and experts in the oil sector, following the completion of comprehensive maintenance and preparation works on the infrastructure within the port, carried out by the technical teams of Sirte Company. These works included maintenance of the main gas tanks (TK 1255 and TK 1256), as well as the renewal of loading lines, return lines associated with the berths, and gas transfer systems.

These works also involved implementing advanced technical modifications aimed at raising the level of safety and security at loading and unloading sites, in line with the approved technical standards in the oil and gas sector, contributing to enhancing the efficiency of operational processes within the port.

  • Resumption of gas carrier reception after a halt lasting nearly nine years

It was confirmed that the resumption of gas carrier reception after a halt lasting nearly nine years reflects the success of efforts to rehabilitate vital facilities and improve infrastructure efficiency, contributing to supporting the national economy and enhancing local market stability.

  • The beginning of a new phase of activity at Brega port

It was added that this step represents the beginning of a new phase of activity at Brega port, with future plans to continue developing facilities and raising operational capacity, ensuring the continuous flow of supplies and meeting the increasing demand for cooking gas in various regions.

Marsa al-Brega port

Marsa al-Brega is a major oil port and industrial town on the Gulf of Sirte in Libya. It was historically developed in the 1960s around Libya’s first oil refinery, which was established to process and export crude oil from nearby desert fields. Today, it remains a key hub for the country’s petroleum industry.

Brega Oil Marketing Company

Brega Oil Marketing Company is a state-owned Libyan corporation responsible for the distribution and marketing of petroleum products within Libya. It was established as part of the country’s nationalization of its oil industry following the 1969 revolution, playing a key role in managing the domestic fuel supply chain derived from Libya’s significant hydrocarbon resources.

Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company

The Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company is a major Libyan state-owned enterprise operating in the hydrocarbon-rich Sirte Basin. It was established in the late 20th century, following the nationalization of Libya’s oil industry, to manage exploration, production, and refining in a historically vital region for the country’s economy. The company’s operations have been significantly impacted by the conflict and instability in Libya since 2011.

Brega port

Brega port is a major oil export terminal located on the Gulf of Sidra in Libya. Historically, it was developed around the Marsa al-Brega oil refinery, which was Libya’s first, built in the 1960s following the discovery of significant petroleum reserves. The port has been a strategically vital economic hub for the country’s energy sector.