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Libya's Waha Oil Company Contains Leak on Zaqout-Sidra Pipeline, Resumes Pumping
8/8/2026, 9:28:47 PM
Leak Containment and Resumption of Operations
On August 8, Waha Oil Company announced that a leak discovered during a routine inspection of the Zaqout-Sidra pipeline was fully brought under control within 24 hours. Pumping through the line restarted at 4:00 a.m. on the same day, according to the company’s statement.
Company Background and Pipeline Significance
Waha Oil Company is a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corp (NOC) and operates the Zaqout-Sidra pipeline as a joint venture with TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips. The pipeline transports crude from Libya’s interior production fields to export terminals, making its swift restoration critical for maintaining the country’s oil flow.
Operational Capacity
Under normal conditions, Waha’s daily output ranges between 340,000 and 400,000 barrels per day. The leak did not appear to affect this capacity, as pumping resumed shortly after containment.
Official Statement Summary
The company’s statement emphasized that the leak was detected promptly, contained within a day, and that all safety protocols were followed. No further operational disruptions were reported, and the firm indicated that production would continue at its typical level pending routine monitoring.
