BP, Shell line up for Libya oil return
NOC hopes BP will play a “greater and more significant role” in developing Libya’s oil sector.
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BP agrees to Libyan exploration agreement with LIA
The LIA said the work was “one of the largest exploratory projects” in Libya, with exploration on- and offshore. A and B are onshore, while C is offshore.
Sonatrach, OMV plan out Libya exploration return
OMV had held its licence under force majeure until September this year. It declared the contractual stoppage in 2014.
Rosetti Marino wins Bouri module work from Saipem
The Italian company said it would begin work immediately and expected to complete this in early 2026.
Equinor extends Libyan offshore interest
The statement from NPC said it was focused on oil and gas potential in Libya’s maritime area. The agreement also covers training.
Libya’s eastern flood devastation raises political risk
The precise number of dead is not yet known. Local media have put the figure at 2,000 dead, but thousands are missing. The Red Crescent has said that 10,000 people are missing.
Libya fields shutter as protests over disappearances mount
El Feel was the first to stop, as protestors moved into the facilities, followed shortly after by Sharara. The first field was producing around 70,000 barrels per day, while the second was around 270,000 bpd.
Libya tensions rise amid oil threats, drone strike
Following Oun’s comments, the GNU on June 29 claimed to have carried out a drone strike on a site used by Russian mercenaries, the Wagner Group.
Libya’s NOC dragged into fuel links for Sudanese conflict
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has denied the allegations that the Sarir facility is providing fuel for Sudan’s RSF. The company is not helping out either side in Sudan, it said.
NOC shuts down Mellitah for maintenance
NOC said it had made “all necessary arrangements” to make up for the loss of gas during the downtime.
Honeywell signs on to FEED at Libya refinery plan
The first phase will consist of front-end engineering and design (FEED) works. The second phase, on construction and commissioning, will be agreed at a later stage, Zallaf said.
Tunisia president seeks to claim Libyan oilfield stake
Aoun said Saied’s comments might refer to the continental shelf, rather than the Bouri field. Tunisia and Libya have established the Joint Oil company to work in this area, although this has not made any progress in recent years.
Minister says no to Eni’s mega gas plan in Libya
“That part of west Libya is relatively stable. If you’re going to choose a project to develop it’s a good choice,” Kinnear said.
Eni, NOC kick off $8bn gas project offshore Libya
Mellitah is the origin point for the Greenstream pipeline, which carries gas from Libya to Italy, via Sicily.
NOC calls for IOCs to lift force majeure
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has called on international oil and gas companies to resume work as it aims to boost production.
Tripoli takes Greece to task over minister who wouldn’t budge
Libya’s Tripoli-based government has recalled its ambassador to Greece, among widening political tensions.
Total, Conoco close Waha sale despite some local opposition
TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips have bought out Hess from Libya’s Waha concession, completing a deal that has taken around a year.
Nigeria falls behind as output slips under 1mn bpd
Nigeria’s oil production has slipped below the 1 million barrel per day mark, according to new data from the upstream regulator. The decline in August has seen Nigeria fall to fourth largest producer in Africa, from first.
NOC secures investment pledges from Eni, TotalEnergies
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) chairman Farhat Bengdara has visited the heads of Eni and TotalEnergies in their home offices, seeking new investments.
Libya reaches 1.2mn bpd, with longer-term goal ahead
Libya reached production of 1.211 million barrels per day as of August 16, a near doubling from reported volumes in July.
NOC mollifies southern leaders, Zallaf talks up relocation
National Oil Corp.’s (NOC) Zallaf Exploration and Production subsidiary is making plans to relocate its headquarters to the country’s south.
NOC restores some production, but violence is climbing
The new head of Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has overseen the relaunch of gas production at Al Faregh and new talks with Waha Oil, paving the way for more production.
Libya lifts force majeure following NOC shuffle
Libyan exports appear to be restarting following the appointment of a new chairman to state-owned National Oil Corp. (NOC).
Armed group imposes new chairman at NOC headquarters
Pandemonium has broken out at the Tripoli headquarters of National Oil Corp. (NOC) with the arrival of a new chairman, while the incumbent refuses to quit.
Sanalla under fire as NOC lifts force majeure
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure at the Brega and Zueitina terminals, allowing in a tanker.