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Al-Zawiya oil facility damaged during clashes

Clashes between government-allied militias caused damage to at least 29 oil sites, including storage tanks, at the Zawiya refinery complex
April 24, 2022

Political rift sparks Libyan force majeure

Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has declared force majeure on exports of Mellitah crude, following problems at the El Feel field.
April 18, 2022
11 Min Read

Libya: A Return to Uncertainty

It appears that all bets are off in Libya. Elections that were scheduled for last December were postponed as competing institutions and individuals interpret past agreements according to their..
March 31, 2022

Armed Groups Clash in Libyan Capital

Clashes reportedly broke out in Libya's Capital between rival armed groups near the port of Tripoli.
January 18, 2022

Live Firing Restricted Zone - Libya

A Libyan Coast Guard prohibited zone is currently in place offshore of Derna for live firing exercises.

Samah & Al Dhahra fields to ESidra port: closure notice

The NOC has announced that beginning midnight of Sunday, January 2, 2022, and at 00:01, to conduct the necessary maintenance operations for the main crude oil pumping line linking between Samah & Al..
January 04, 2022

Libya’s presidential election was meant to unite the country

For weekend relief in war-torn Libya, there is little better entertainment than cheering the Arabian steeds at the racetrack in Tripoli, the capital. The competitors can be a stubborn bunch. It often..
December 23, 2021
2 Min Read

NOC declares force majeure on Zawiyah and Mellitah terminals

Libya's National Oil Corp (NOC) has declared force majeure on crude exports from the Zawia and Mellitah terminals.
December 21, 2021

National Oil Corporation (NOC) Kidnapping

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) condemns the kidnapping of two of its employees and demands their immediate release.
October 18, 2021
1 Min Read

Oil and Gas Workers Union renews threat to shut down ports to achieve their demands

The General Union of Oil and Gas Workers renewed the threat to shut down ports, in protest of the government ignoring their demands, such as an increase in salaries, activation of medical insurance..
October 11, 2021