Guns and oil do not mix, Libya’s NOC warns
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has expressed concerns about increasing military presence at its facilities and the seizure of jet fuel at Zueitina.
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GNA moves towards Sirte as tensions mount
The Government of National Accord’s (GNA) push into Sirte risks triggering a broader conflict, as Egypt warns the city is off limits to the Tripoli administration.
NOC blames UAE for Libyan shutdown
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has named the United Arab Emirates as being behind the order to stop production in the North African country.
Demand coming back but uncertainty high, IEA warns
The worst of the reduction in oil demand came in the second quarter, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has said, and will be down by 5.1 million barrels per day in the second half of the year.
Eni comes calling in Tripoli
Eni’s CEO Claudio Descalzi has held talks with the head of the Government of National Accord (GNA) Fayez al Sarraj and the chairman of the National Oil Corp. (NOC) Mustafa Sanalla.
PFG refuses Es Sider loading
An attempt to lift force majeure at the Es Sider port, allowing oil exports to resume, has failed with local armed forces refusing to allow this to go ahead.
Taking power to the seas with Karpowership
Countries that need power, need power now – and Karadeniz’s Powerships may just be the fastest moving answer to this particular demand.
Tough talks to unlock Libya’s oil
Talks are under way to restart Libya’s oil exports.
Russian mercenaries seize Sharara
Russian mercenaries are reported to have arrived at the Sharara oilfield, Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has said.
Turkey slates Macron over Libya talk
Turkey has criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for his comments on Libya, as external actors amp up their rhetoric on the need for action.
Tank collapses at Sharara amid fragmented conflict
A tank has collapsed at Libya’s Sharara field, the National Oil Corp. (NOC) has reported.
El Feel shutdown follows Sharara
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has announced that the El Feel field has stopped producing following the arrival of an armed group.
Militia seizes Sharara
A militia has seized the Sharara field, south of Tripoli, and has demanded oil production be halted, the National Oil Corp. (NOC) has reported.
Update: Sharara, El Feel reopen in Libya
As the Government of National Accord (GNA) makes gains in its military struggle with the Libyan National Army (LNA), the Sharara oilfield has restarted production, as has El Feel.
UN celebrates Libya ceasefire, but questions remain unanswered
The Government of National Accord (GNA) and Libyan National Army (LNA) have restarted peace talks, the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has said, although hostilities appear to be continuing on the ground.
Militia prevents Sharara maintenance as oil leaks
An armed militia in Libya has prevented maintenance work from being carried out on the Sharara field.
French navy and UN intervene to stop Libya-bound tanker
A French navy frigate intervened along with the United Nations to stop a tanker as it was on its way to load refined petroleum products from an eastern Libyan port in violations of sanctions, leaving it loitering offshore for almost a week.
Failure of Tripoli offensive sees Libya headed for stalemate
The Libyan National Army (LNA) has suffered major setbacks in its attacks on Tripoli, home of the Government of National Accord (GNA).
Trial accuses Kolmar of pillaging
Trial International has filed a criminal complaint against Kolmar Group with the Office of the Attorney General in Switzerland.
Turkey issues warning to Haftar in Libya
Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned that any attempts by General Khalifa Haftar to target its interests in Libya would have “severe consequences”.
NOC’s ‘flares to food’ plan at Sharara
Repsol and the National Oil Corp. (NOC) are making progress with their plans to produce LPG at the Sharara oilfield, in southern Libya.
Fudging the OPEC+ deal numbers
“Baselines matter” is one takeaway from the deal brokered over the weekend to save the market.
Violence escalates in Libya despite coronavirus pleas
Crises are proliferating in Libya, with the conflict continuing to rage despite high-level assurances of ceasefires in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Blockade keeps pressure on NOC revenues
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has reported revenues of $555 million in February, down 68.6% from January’s $1.21 billion.
African states scramble for coronavirus response
Coronavirus has begun to spread in Africa, triggering governments to impose lockdowns and take steps to tackle the pandemic.