Ras Lanuf Oil and Gas Manufacturing Company, a subsidiary of National Oil Corporation (NOC), has announced the resumption of production at its polyethylene plant, which has been shut down since 2013.
The plant is expected to have a production capacity of 160,000 tons per year was restarted after completion of maintenance work, which included replacement of the burner head and extensive repairs to various utilities units including seawater intake, water treatment units, desalination units, power production units, repairs and equipment as well as shipping units at Ras Lanuf Port and other service units.
NOC Chairman statef that the company was able to carry out the work to resume production despite all the challenges and difficult circumstances, by finding practical and innovative solutions to the various difficulties encountered.
The restoration of Ras Lanuf petrochemical complex is an important step to strengthen the local economy and promote the national economy. This complex is the largest industrial zone in Libya and is the most important project for subsequent industries (refining and manufacturing) for NOC and oversees its operation. The resumption of production will also meet the needs of the local demand for various secondary industries that depend on raw plastics, which will reduce the need for expensive imports and creat more opportunities for companies in the region and provide employment opportunities for different segments of the private sector.
In the long term, Ras Lanuf Oil and Gas Manufacturing aims to export 60 percent of production. The second production line of the plant is expected to be operational by May 2020.
NOC plans to organize training courses to raise the technical skills of employees of the company.
The celebration was attended by the Chairman and members the board of directors of Ras Lanuf Oil and Gas Manufacturing Company and Director of the Polyethylene Factory.
