NOC declares fourth force majeure, covering Brega
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure at its Brega terminal, while warning of a broader impact on the country from stoppages.
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Updated: Force majeures escalate in Libya as Sharara falls
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure on exports of Mellitah crude, following problems at the El Feel field, and from the port of Zueitina.
BP, Total and Conoco talk shop with Libya’s NOC
BP, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips executives have held talks with Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) on the sidelines of the CERAWeek conference, in Houston.
Libyan pipe stoppage adds to oil price pressure
Libyan production has dipped below 1 million barrels per day following the latest pipeline stoppage by “suspicious gangs”.
Agoco starts up Tahara field
Arabian Gulf Oil Co. (Agoco) has begun producing from the Tahara field, in the Ghadames Basin.
Sonatrach strikes deal with NOC on Libyan re-entry
Sonatrach has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on restarting work in Libya, which has been on hold since 2011.
Libya’s Elephant returns, as Es Sider goes offline
Poor maintenance at export facilities has driven Libya to shut in exports from the Es Sider terminal, compounding weather-related woes.
Libya restores production ahead of schedule
Waha Oil has completed maintenance on a pipeline section faster than expected, returning 200,000 barrels per day of production to Libya’s output.
Gaddafi son aims to keep it in the family
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has filed his papers to run for president in Libya’s election, due on December 24.
NOC reports damage to Zawiya refinery
Clashes have “severely damaged” the Zawiya refinery, Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has reported.
Tatneft returns to Libya after 10-year pause
Tatneft has relaunched operations in Libya, starting work on an appraisal well in the Ghadames Basin.
Libya launches new refinery plans
Libya has established the South Refinery, intended to resolve fuel shortages and unemployment in the country’s south.
NOC opens London office in push for UK engineering
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has officially launched a unit in the UK with the aim of improving collaboration with local companies.
Libya’s Sidra, Ras Lanuf terminals reopen
Exports have resumed from a number of ports in Libya, with local protestors agreeing to end their occupation.
NOC in talks with Schlumberger as debt concern mounts
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) reassured Schlumberger on September 12 that there was a plan to pay down debts.
Sanalla to remain, Libyan PM declares
The Libyan prime minister has stepped in to smooth over the dispute at the National Oil Corp. (NOC).
Petrofac signs $100m EPCC contract in Libya
Petrofac has signed an engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning contract worth more than $100 million in Libya.
Crunch time looms for Libya’s Agoco
Arabian Gulf Oil Co. (Agoco) is on the verge of halting operations, complaining of a shortage of cash to sustain its budgets.
Libya’s Gialo-Waha link springs a leak
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) detected a leak on a pipeline, cutting production from the Gialo field by 60,000-70,000 barrels per day.
Libya takes umbrage at US oil comments
Libya’s newly formed Ministry of Oil and Gas has condemned statements from the US embassy for “interference” in internal affairs.
Gazprom plans Libya production boost following restart
Gazprom EP International has restarted production in Libya, where it works with Wintershall Dea.
Sonatrach considers Libyan return following talks
Sonatrach has discussed the possibility of returning to work in Libya, at Contract Areas 065 and 96/95.
NOC swings into action on Tobruk diesel spill
The Tobruk power plant has leaked diesel and there are mounting fears of pollution spreading.
NOC lifts terminal force majeure as government comes through
National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure at Marsa al Hariga following progress from the government on paying its bills.
More Libyan production under threat
Libya’s budget crisis threatens to derail operations at Sirte Oil Co. (SOC), with the company’s leadership calling for help from parent National Oil Corp. (NOC).