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Azzawiya Oil Refining Company (ARC) was established under the Libyan National Oil Corporation’s Decision. It started production in 1974 when its first Process Plant was inaugurated, giving an output capacity of 60, 000 BPD of refined oil. In 1977, the second twin Process Plant was added with similar output. In 1980, Azzawiya Asphalt Plant was opened, after which Benghazi Asphalt Plant followed in 1984 with an output of 200,000 tons per annum. In 1983. crude oil refining, asphalt production, blending and filling of mineral oils, besides the exportation of crude oil via its oil harbor, and the importation of oil derivatives needed by the local market.