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.
National Oil Corp. (NOC)
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 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.
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.
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.
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.