The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO), one of the largest industrial companies in Libya and North Africa, announced the achievement of a new historic production record by the end of 2025. Steel Plant No. 1 recorded its highest-ever output of billets, reaching 861,000 tonnes, a level never previously attained since the plant began operations.
This achievement represents a major milestone in the company’s production history and reflects a significant improvement in operational performance, highlighting the efforts of management and the workforce to enhance production efficiency and optimize operating conditions.
The Libyan Iron and Steel Company is located on an area of approximately 1,200 hectares in the city of Misurata. The foundation stone was laid on 18 September 1979, while production units officially commenced operations on 9 September 1989, making the company a cornerstone of Libya’s heavy industry sector.
The company has a designed liquid steel production capacity of about 1.7 million tonnes per year, utilizing direct reduction technology based on iron ore pellets and locally available natural gas. This enables LISCO to meet both domestic and regional demand for steel products.
In recent years, the company has recorded consistently rising production levels across its various units, contributing to the support of the national economy and the supply of the local market with essential steel products for construction and industrial applications.
