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.
National Oil Corp. (NOC)
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.
NOC declares Gulf of Sirte force majeure, criticises oil minister
National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure at Es Sider and Ras Lanuf, joining the Brega and Zueitina terminals.
NOC warns of Sirte closure, linked power problems
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has warned that it may call force majeure on its Gulf of Sirte loadings within the next 72 hours.
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.
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.