⚓ Strategic location linking the North to the African Deep

The city of Sirte is located in the middle of the Libyan coast and is the closest coastal point connecting North Africa with deep-African countries such as Niger and Chad, about 800 km (≈ 497 mi) away. Joya is also only about 550 km (≈342 miles) from the Italian island of Sicily, giving it a prime maritime location that connects Africa to Europe.

⚓ Wa’ed Energy Logistics Center

Sirte overlooks the Sirte oil basin, which hosts more than 80% of Libya’s oil reserves. The city is close to a number of major fields, such as the Zlatan field (≈ 169 km/105 mi) and the Sreer field (≈ 400 km/249 mi), making it a focal point for energy services and related industries.

⚓ Integrated Structure with Industrial Zones in Libya

Sirte is characterized by its proximity to major industrial centers such as:

Misrata Industrial Zone (≈ 200 km / 124 miles west)

Petrochemical complexes in Ras Lanuf and Sidra (≈ 30–50 km / 19–31 mi East)

This proximity allows for seamless integration between industrial and service projects, and supports joint investments.

⚓ Easy land access to major Libyan cities

Sirte is connected by a direct road network with strategic cities:

Tripoli: ≈ 454 km (≈ 282 mi)

Benghazi: ≈ 590 km (≈ 367 mi)

Sabha: ≈ 623 km (≈ 387 mi)

The Libyan coastal road is the main link between east and west via Sirte.

⚓ Open spaces and promising development opportunities

Sirte has vast untapped spaces, which represent an ideal land for industrial, commercial and urban development projects, supported by a comprehensive planning vision.

⚓ Part of Libya’s Vision 2030 for Sustainable Development

Sirte Free Zone is one of the flagship national projects under Libya’s 2030 Plan, which aims to diversify the national economy and create sustainable job opportunities.

⚓ Direct official support

Sirte Free Zone enjoys the direct support of the National Development Authority, as part of the national infrastructure development programs, which enhances investor confidence and ensures a stable work environment.