An overview of key stories in Libya's energy sector, including oil production updates, infrastructure challenges and market trends for the week ending on Friday, Nov 8, 2024.
An overview of key stories in Libya's energy sector, including oil production updates, infrastructure challenges and market trends for the week ending on Friday, Oct 25, 2024.
An overview of key stories in Libya's energy sector, including oil production updates, infrastructure challenges and market trends for the week ending on Friday, Oct 18, 2024.
News and expert analysis on Libyan politics, economic development and the country's security landscape.
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) says a new pipeline from the North Hamada oil field will help it meet short-term development targets, as it continues working towards the ambitious goal of bringing Libyan crude production to 1.5 million bpd by 2025 and 2 million bpd by 2027.
In spite of turbulent political times for Libya and its energy sector, there are positive developments regarding the signing of new contracts and the continuation of small-scale works to gradually increase the country’s oil output.
So far, 2024 has been defined by electoral upheavals that reflect public dissatisfaction with the status quo and mainstream politics. It remains to be seen whether Libya's upcoming municipal elections can help the country rid itself of its own status quo and make way for a new political class.
This article examines three possible scenarios that Libya could be facing in the coming weeks, depending on whether it manages to achieve a breakthrough in its political process or whether it goes towards less promising paths.
Interior Minister Emad al-Trabelsi lambasted armed groups, fuel smuggling, government mismanagement, and the use of Libya as a hub for smugglers. However, he did not convey confidence in the Interior Ministry's ability to meet Libya's ongoing security challenges.
The situation at the Ras Ajdir border crossing remains western Libya’s most dangerous fault line with serious risks of escalating.
Earlier this month, Mohamed Aoun was said to be reinstated as Minister of Oil & Gas. However, he has been unable to assume his duties as the acting O&G Minister Khalifa Abdulsadek continues to occupy his seat.
Six months after the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) announced the launch of municipal elections, the Commission has initiated elections for the first group of municipal councils with expired terms and newly established steering councils.
Stephanie Koury, the newly appointed Acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, delivered her first briefing to the UN Security Council. She underscored the need for a political agreement to break the current stalemate and pave the way for credible elections in Libya.
Despite manifold challenges, including the lack of a budget, the High National Elections Commission (HNEC) has pushed ahead with its plan to hold municipal elections and adopted a softer and more pragmatic approach.
Despite facing strong opposition from various Libyan entities, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) is pushing ahead with its decision to develop the NC7 gas field through an international consortium led by Italy’s energy giant ENI.
After conducting site visits and interviews with officials, diplomats, airport personnel, and security actors in both western and eastern Libya, our team has uncovered exclusive details about a new migration route that could be backed by a foreign actor to create disruptions ahead of U.S. elections.
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