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6 hours ahead |
Ras Lanuf: Libya's oil industry town
Ras Lanuf is an important port city in northeastern Libya, located in the Mediterranean Sea on the east coast of the Gulf of Sirte, belonging to the province of Sirte. The city is located at latitude 30°31'N, longitude 18°35'E, about 670 kilometers from the capital city of Tripoli, is one of the core hubs of the Libyan oil industry.
Energy Economy and Infrastructure
Ras Lanuf has a refinery with a processing capacity of 120,000 barrels per day and large oil export terminals connected to inland oil fields by pipeline. Its port, which can accommodate large tankers, is responsible for approximately 25% of the country's crude oil exports, and is gradually being restored to operation after being severely damaged during Libya's civil war in 2011.
Strategic position and climatic characteristics
As a key energy export node in North Africa, Ras Lanuf is located adjacent to the Sirte Basin, a world-class oil producing region. The city has a typical Mediterranean climate, with dry, hot summers and mild, rainy winters. Its location makes it a key observation point for monitoring Mediterranean shipping and energy security.
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Today is 2026-02-28
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