Updated: Libyan stoppages mount, as ministry and NOC clash
A militia group has shut down a number of Libyan fields, while conflict between the oil ministry and the National Oil Corp. (NOC) heightens in the run up to the presidential election.
Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG)
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.
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.
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.
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.