Detroit, MI, July 28, 2026 —

Protesters on Monday stormed the Mellitah Oil & Gas complex in western Libya, a key facility for the country’s energy infrastructure. The demonstrators have shut down gas lines that are critical for power generation, sparking concerns about potential nationwide blackouts.

The action at the Mellitah complex is part of ongoing anti-government demonstrations. Protesters are voicing their dissent against prolonged power outages and are demanding the resignation of the current government. The Mellitah complex, a joint venture between Libya’s National Oil Corporation and Italy’s Eni, is a significant producer of natural gas and crude oil, with a substantial portion of its gas output supplied to Italy via the Greenstream pipeline.

The shutdown of gas lines at this critical juncture raises significant fears for Libya’s already strained electricity grid. The country has been grappling with frequent and lengthy power outages, particularly during periods of high demand, fueling public frustration. The current demonstrations highlight the deep-seated discontent among the population regarding the government’s handling of essential services and the broader political and economic instability.

The specific demands of the protesters extend beyond immediate power restoration, calling for broader governmental accountability and change. The disruption at Mellitah underscores the vulnerability of Libya’s vital energy sector to internal political and social unrest. Details regarding negotiations or immediate responses from authorities to the protest at the Mellitah complex were not immediately available.



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