Sirte Oil hits 100,000 bpd
Sirte Oil Co. (SOC) has doubled production to 100,000 barrels per day, following work to increase well productivity.
National Oil Corp. (NOC)
Libya talks digital transformation with KPMG, meets UK officials
National Oil Corp. (NOC) and KPMG Tunisia have reached a deal on new financial and administration systems.
Armed gang escalates NOC, CBL revenue dispute
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) and Central Bank of Libya (CBL) have fallen out over allegedly inaccurate data, while the oil company has also fended off an armed attack on its headquarters.
Total in talks on Libya work
Total has held talks with the National Oil Corp. (NOC) on increasing production and expanding in Libya, against a background where security appears to be improving.
Libya hits 1 million bpd
Libya is producing more than 1 million barrels per day, the National Oil Corp. (NOC) has announced, in a remarkable recovery.
Libya ups revenues as force majeure clears
Libya’s revenues in October roughly doubled from September, following the lifting of force majeure at two ports.
Wintershall, NOC finally complete Sarir shift
Libya has launched Sarir Oil Operations as a joint operating company to operate Contract Areas 91 and 107, previously held by Wintershall.
Libya to resume production
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure from the El Feel field, following high-level agreements on a ceasefire in Libya.
NOC lifts force majeure on Sharara
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure from the Sharara oilfield, following an agreement with the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG).
NOC lifts force majeure at Zueitina
The National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure at the port of Zueitina and the associated oilfields, operated by Zueitina Oil Co. (ZOC).
NOC calls on UK investment
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has pitched for new investment in the country’s oil and gas sector, even while reporting new security breaches at the Sharara oilfield.
NOC shuts Sharara on coronavirus outbreak
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has accused the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) of spreading coronavirus at the Sharara field, south of Tripoli.
Coronavirus shutters Libyan offices
Sirte Oil Co. and Waha Oil have shut their offices for 10 days, in an attempt to combat COVID-19.
US backs Libyan oil flows
The US has called for “all responsible parties” to allow the National Oil Corp. to go about its business.
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.
NOC lifts force majeure on Libyan exports
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has lifted force majeure on oil exports from the North African state, but has warned production will be low.
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.
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.
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.