http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io Latest posts in Energy & Climate en Wed, 27 May 2026 11:14:55 +0000 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libyas-ministry-of-oil-and-gas-nigeria-niger-libya-gas-pipeline-project-committee-holds-technical-and-coordination-meeting http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/libyas-ministry-of-oil-and-gas-nigeria-niger-libya-gas-pipeline-project-committee-holds-technical-and-coordination-meeting Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0000 Libya’s Ministry of Oil Gas reported yesterday that its Nigeria-Niger-Libya Gas Pipeline Project Committee held its meeting today as part of its ongoing technical and coordination work on the project.The meeting included a review and analysis of preliminary engineering studies and concepts, as well as discussions on developing a memorandum of understanding with the Nigerian side and following up on efforts to advance the project to its next phases.This meeting is part of the committee's ong... Sami Zaptia Energy Infrastructure Ministry of Oil and Gas Natural Gas Exports Nigeria-Libya Gas Pipeline http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/south-korea-to-dispatch-special-envoy-to-libya-to-seek-alternative-oil-sources-to-blockaded-gulf-supplies http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/south-korea-to-dispatch-special-envoy-to-libya-to-seek-alternative-oil-sources-to-blockaded-gulf-supplies Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000 South Korea has dispatched a special envoy to Libya in an effort to secure alternative oil sources to replace the blockaded Gulf supplies, South Korean media revealed last Tuesday (14 April). South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said that he has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and plans to send another envoy to the Republic of Congo to seek new supply routes amid the Middle East crisis. "The ministry will actively pursue the dispatch of presidential envoys after consulting with releva... Sami Zaptia Energy Security South Korea-Libya Relations Crude Oil Exports oil supply chain Strait of Hormuz http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/noc-chairman-suleiman-hails-completion-of-42-inch-130-km-gas-pipeline-from-zueitina-field-103-to-sirte-oil-line-36b http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/noc-chairman-suleiman-hails-completion-of-42-inch-130-km-gas-pipeline-from-zueitina-field-103-to-sirte-oil-line-36b Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:08:49 +0000 The National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman Masoud Suleiman hailed yesterday’s announcement of the completion of the 42-inch gas pipeline as a strategic achievement on a multiplicity of levels. ‘‘Despite the immense challenges and exceptional circumstances, the country has faced, the people of the oil sector have once again proven that will and determination can transform difficulties into achievements and challenges into opportunities. A strategic achievementThe completion of the 42-inch gas... Sami Zaptia Energy Infrastructure National Oil Corporation Zueitina Oil Company Sirte Oil Company Gas Pipeline http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/noc-to-libya-herald-resumption-of-gas-tanker-arrivals-at-marsa-al-brega-port-boosts-supplies-and-reduces-costs http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/noc-to-libya-herald-resumption-of-gas-tanker-arrivals-at-marsa-al-brega-port-boosts-supplies-and-reduces-costs Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:42:20 +0000 Khaled Ghulam, Director of the Media Office at the National Oil Corporation (NOC), told Libya Herald yesterday that the resumption of LPG tanker arrivals at the Marsa al-Brega port, after a hiatus since 2017, represents a significant strategic step towards stabilizing supplies in the local market. Ghulam explained that the arrival of the tanker “Gas Houston” yesterday, carrying approximately 1,000 metric tons of cooking gas, was the result of direct instructions and continuous follow-up from th... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Port Infrastructure Cooking Gas Marsa al-Brega LPG http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/mellitah-successfully-brings-well-r11-back-into-production-at-2062-barrels-per-day http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/mellitah-successfully-brings-well-r11-back-into-production-at-2062-barrels-per-day Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that technical teams at Mellitah Oil & Gas Company successfully rehabilitated well R11 and brought it back into production after installing an electronically controlled submersible pump (ESP). Oil production has reached approximately 2,062 barrels per day. The NOC said that this achievement is part of Mellitah's plan to reactivate dormant wells and increase production capacity, thereby enhancing production sustainability and achievin... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Mellitah Oil & Gas Submersible Pumps Well Rehabilitation http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/sirte-oil-restarts-seawater-filters-at-petrochemical-complex-desalination-plant-after-years-of-shutdown http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/sirte-oil-restarts-seawater-filters-at-petrochemical-complex-desalination-plant-after-years-of-shutdown Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:59:23 +0000 Sirte Oil Company reported last Wednesday (8 April) the restart of seawater filters No. 1 and 2 at the desalination plant of its Petrochemical Complex, after years of shutdown. The company said this comprehensive maintenance work is an important technical achievement that reflects the competence of Libyan cadres, the petrochemical maintenance teams, in cooperation with the manufacturing, maintenance, spraying and coating workshops of the Maintenance Department. This achievement, it added, is a... Sami Zaptia Desalination Industrial Maintenance Sirte Oil Company Methanol Production Petrochemical Complex http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/new-discoveries-reflect-the-significant-potential-of-libyas-oil-and-gas-sector-noc-chairman-suleiman http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/new-discoveries-reflect-the-significant-potential-of-libyas-oil-and-gas-sector-noc-chairman-suleiman Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:22:05 +0000 Commenting on yesterday’s three announcements of new oil and gas discoveries by Sonatrach, Repsol and Eni, the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, affirmed that the new discoveries made in the Murzuq and Ghadames basins, as well as the offshore area, reflect the significant potential of Libya's oil and gas sector and support the NOC's strategic directions in developing its hydrocarbon resources. He explained that recent exploration activities resulted in initial oil... Sami Zaptia Ghadames Basin National Oil Corporation Oil Exploration hydrocarbon reserves Murzuq Basin http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/the-national-oil-corporation-and-eni-north-africa-announce-successful-drilling-of-new-gas-discovery-in-offshore-block-d-contract-d http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/the-national-oil-corporation-and-eni-north-africa-announce-successful-drilling-of-new-gas-discovery-in-offshore-block-d-contract-d Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:54:44 +0000 The National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Italy’s Eni North Africa announced yesterday the successful drilling of a new gas discovery in offshore Block D (Contract D). The NOC and Eni North Africa, the operator of Contract 4/16, have successfully completed drilling the exploration well (J1-4/16), resulting in a new gas discovery in the offshore area of ​​western Libya, approximately 95 kilometres from the Libyan coast. Drilling was completed to a final depth of 10,458 feet. Tests of the Metlawi r... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Offshore gas discovery Eni North Africa Block D Libya Metlawi reservoir http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/the-noc-and-repsol-libya-branch-announce-a-new-oil-discovery-in-the-murzuq-basin http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/the-noc-and-repsol-libya-branch-announce-a-new-oil-discovery-in-the-murzuq-basin Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:43:54 +0000 Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Spain's Repsol Libya Branch (REMSA) announced a new oil discovery yesterday within REMSA’s contractual obligations with the NOC. The discovery follows the drilling of the exploratory well "J1-4/130" in Contract Area "131/130" in the Murzuq Basin (800 km south of Tripoli). The well reached a final depth of 4,325 feet and is producing an average of 763 barrels of oil per day from the Mu'minat Formation. This well is the fifth of the company's eight cont... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation EPSA Repsol Murzuq Basin oil discovery http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/the-national-oil-corporation-and-algerias-sonatrach-announce-new-oil-and-gas-discovery-in-ghadames-basin http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/the-national-oil-corporation-and-algerias-sonatrach-announce-new-oil-and-gas-discovery-in-ghadames-basin Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:21 +0000 Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Algeria’s Sonatrach Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation (SIPEX), the operator of Contract Area 95/96 in the Ghadames Basin, announce a new oil and gas discovery from the drilling of exploration well A1-69/02, located 70 km from the Wafa field. The well was completed to a final depth of 8,440 feet, achieving production rates of 13 million cubic feet of gas and 327 barrels of condensate per day from the Awainat Wanin and Awain Kaza formation... Sami Zaptia Sonatrach Ghadames Basin National Oil Corporation Natural Gas oil discovery http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/germanys-ferrostaal-to-resume-its-gas-exploitation-work-at-agocos-sarir-and-messla-j22-fields http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/germanys-ferrostaal-to-resume-its-gas-exploitation-work-at-agocos-sarir-and-messla-j22-fields Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:53:55 +0000 Libya’s eastern based Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) announced today that Germany’s Ferrostaal oil services company is to resume its gas exploitation work at AGOCO’s Sarir and Messla J22 Fields. This came on the back of a meeting held today by Mohamed Bin Shatwan, Chairman of AGOCO, with the members of the Management Committee to discuss the return of Ferrostaal. This step aims to accelerate the pace of completion of one of the most vital projects in the sector. AGOCO reaffirmed that the pro... Sami Zaptia Agoco Ferrostaal Gas Exploitation Sarir Field Messla J22 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/solar-powered-single-pivot-agricultural-irrigation-circles-launched-in-southern-libya http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/solar-powered-single-pivot-agricultural-irrigation-circles-launched-in-southern-libya Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:38:52 +0000 According to the private sector solar power system provider, Zadco, for the first time in Libya, solar-powered single pivot agricultural irrigation circles have been launched in southern Libya. The company reported yesterday that an off-grid solar energy system has been implemented to operate a pivot irrigation system covering an area of 50 hectares, as part of a sustainable project aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy in agriculture. The technical specifications of the system are:... Sami Zaptia Renewable Energy Solar Energy Southern Libya Pivot Irrigation Zadco http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/noc-chairman-suleiman-reveals-the-highest-crude-oil-production-rates-in-ten-years http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/noc-chairman-suleiman-reveals-the-highest-crude-oil-production-rates-in-ten-years Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:47:45 +0000 National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, revealed a remarkable improvement in crude oil production rates, reaching about 1.43 million barrels per day, the highest level recorded in more than ten years. The revelations came out of Masoud’s meeting yesterday with Tripoli Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba during which they discussed the latest developments in the oil sector, focusing on revenues, fuel supplies, and human resources development plans. Suleiman provided a compreh... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Sharara Field Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba Masoud Suleiman http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/aldabaiba-instructs-cbl-to-terminate-arkenu-oil-companys-oil-sales-agreement http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/aldabaiba-instructs-cbl-to-terminate-arkenu-oil-companys-oil-sales-agreement Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:48:49 +0000 The Tripoli based Libyan government, led by Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba, issued a directive yesterday, leaked to local media, instructing the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) to terminate the development agreement signed between the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) and the controversial Arkenu Oil Company. The letter demands the termination of the agreement within the legal framework, emphasizing the need to avoid harming the interests of the state. Simultaneously, a copy of the correspondence was sent to... Sami Zaptia Central Bank of Libya Agoco Oil exports Abdel Hamid Aldabaiba Arkenu Oil Company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/sharara-and-el-feel-oil-fields-resume-full-production-following-completion-of-pipeline-valve-maintenance-noc http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/sharara-and-el-feel-oil-fields-resume-full-production-following-completion-of-pipeline-valve-maintenance-noc Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday the completion of comprehensive maintenance work on the crude oil export pipeline connecting the Sharara fields to the tank farm at the Zawia refinery. The pipeline had been shut down due to a fire at valve number 13 at kilometre 538 caused by a leak, the NOC reports. The NOC said it has authorized the full resumption of production operations, which had been partially halted due to the incident. Crude oil pumping has resumed after the comp... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Zawia Refinery Sharara Oil Field El-Feel Oil Field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/agoco-boosts-production-at-sarir-field-well-l-82-hr-using-directional-re-drilling-to-3200-barrels-per-day http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/04/agoco-boosts-production-at-sarir-field-well-l-82-hr-using-directional-re-drilling-to-3200-barrels-per-day Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) announced last Monday (30 March) that it had boosted production at its L-82 HR well in the Sarir oil field to 3,200 barrels per day. AGOCO said this was a significant new milestone by successfully completing a directional re-drilling of the L-82 HR well. Utilizing advanced technologies, this achievement has increased the well's daily production without any associated water. This accomplishment, it added, aligns with the strategic plans approved by the N... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Agoco Sarir Oil Field Directional Drilling http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/shell-and-agoco-discuss-strategic-eor-cooperation-to-develop-aging-fields-and-increase-production http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/shell-and-agoco-discuss-strategic-eor-cooperation-to-develop-aging-fields-and-increase-production Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 ‎Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) reported yesterday that it had held a meeting with representatives of Shell to discuss technical and commercial cooperation and pave the way for a long-term strategic partnership as part of strategic cooperation to develop aging fields and increase production.‎ ‎AGOCO said this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its production capabilities and develop its oil infrastructure. ‎Using Shell's enhanced oil recovery (EOR) advanced technologiesD... Sami Zaptia Oil Production Technology Transfer Agoco Enhanced Oil Recovery Shell http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/ministry-of-oil-gas-holds-meeting-on-nigeria-niger-libya-gas-pipeline-project http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/ministry-of-oil-gas-holds-meeting-on-nigeria-niger-libya-gas-pipeline-project Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas reported yesterday that a meeting of the Committee for the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline (Nigeria-Niger-Libya) project, destined for Europe, was held yesterday at the Ministry of Oil and Gas’ Tripoli headquarters. Technical and economic aspects of the projectThe Ministry said discussions focused on the technical and economic aspects of the project, and ways to enhance regional cooperation to maximize the utilization of the natural resources of African countries.... Sami Zaptia Regional Cooperation Energy Exports Ministry of Oil and Gas Nigeria-Libya Gas Pipeline Transcontinental Gas Pipeline http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/agoco-to-attract-advanced-us-technologies-to-boost-production-and-treat-water-in-libyan-oil-fields http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/agoco-to-attract-advanced-us-technologies-to-boost-production-and-treat-water-in-libyan-oil-fields Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Following a series of intensive technical meetings held on the sidelines of the CERAWeek 2026 global energy conference in Houston, AGOCO reported last Saturday (28 March) that Chairman, Mohamed Ben Shatwan, explained that the company is actively working to enhance its production capacity by bringing in the latest US technological innovations. Bringing new competition to the Libyan marketAGOCO is also seeking to bring new international competitors into the Libyan market, especially companies spe... Sami Zaptia Oil Production Agoco Enhanced Oil Recovery Water Treatment CERAWeek 2026 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/noc-celebrates-return-of-schlumberger-libyas-slb-operations-in-libya-as-an-independent-operating-entity-lig-as-they-were-before-2011 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/noc-celebrates-return-of-schlumberger-libyas-slb-operations-in-libya-as-an-independent-operating-entity-lig-as-they-were-before-2011 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is officially celebrating the issuance of the strategic decision to separate SLB's (formerly Schlumberger) operations in Libya from the North Africa management, establishing them as an independent operating entity under the name (LIG), reporting directly to the Middle East and North Africa regional management. The NOC said this strategic decision, which reflects a historic step that strengthens the sovereignty and resilience of the... Sami Zaptia foreign investment Oil Production National Oil Corporation Schlumberger LIG http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/first-ever-libya-use-of-slbs-artificial-intelligence-opens-new-horizons-in-horizontal-drilling-for-sirte-oil-company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/first-ever-libya-use-of-slbs-artificial-intelligence-opens-new-horizons-in-horizontal-drilling-for-sirte-oil-company Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that its subsidiary, Sirte Oil Company, has begun integrating SLB’s (Schlumberger) artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into its field exploration operations. It reported that over the previous two days, the company executed its first directional drilling operation in the Al-Khair field using an AI application, marking a significant milestone in the global energy sector. The NOC reported that this is the first such operation... Sami Zaptia Sirte Oil Company Horizontal Drilling SLB AI in oil and gas Al-Khair field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/production-rates-of-b1-nc-216a-exploration-well-in-ghadames-basin-of-2000-barrels-per-day-exceeding-expectations-noc http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/production-rates-of-b1-nc-216a-exploration-well-in-ghadames-basin-of-2000-barrels-per-day-exceeding-expectations-noc Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:01:00 +0000 Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) reported yesterday that the production rates of the B1-NC 216A exploration well, located within Block NC 216 in the Ghadames Basin of western Libya, have achieved outstanding and unprecedented results, exceeding expectations. The well recorded a flow rate exceeding 2,000 barrels per day, confirming the presence of highly productive reservoirs and opening promising prospects for developing the region. Integrated geological and reservoir studies and ad... Sami Zaptia Ghadames Basin National Oil Corporation Oil Exploration Sirte Oil Company B1-NC 216A well http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/noc-signs-mou-with-chevron-to-conduct-technical-study-of-offshore-block-nc-146 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/noc-signs-mou-with-chevron-to-conduct-technical-study-of-offshore-block-nc-146 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:37:35 +0000 Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, announced yesterday the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with US energy giant Chevron to conduct a comprehensive technical study of offshore Block NC 146. Block NC 146 - exploring promising offshore potentialThe NOC Chairman emphasized that this step represents a new beginning in exploring promising offshore potential, noting that Block NC 146 is an unexplored area with encouraging geological indicators that could contrib... Sami Zaptia Offshore Exploration National Oil Corporation Chevron Block NC 146 CERAWeek http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/noc-chairman-holds-several-meetings-during-his-participation-in-houstons-ceraweek-2026 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/noc-chairman-holds-several-meetings-during-his-participation-in-houstons-ceraweek-2026 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 The Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Masoud Suleiman, is participating in the activities of the CERAWeek conference, one of the most prominent international gatherings in the energy sector. Under the 2026 theme “Convergence and Competition: Energy, Technology and Geopolitics,” this year's conference is taking place between 23 - 27 March in Houston, Texas. The event is organized by the American company S&P Global, with the participation of executive officials and rep... Sami Zaptia US-Libya Relations Oil Production National Oil Corporation CERAWeek 2026 SLB http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/damaged-and-drifting-russian-gas-tanker-under-control-being-tugged-away-to-sea-by-libyan-efforts http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/damaged-and-drifting-russian-gas-tanker-under-control-being-tugged-away-to-sea-by-libyan-efforts Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:57:34 +0000 SZ-24/03/26 The damaged and drifting Russian (LNG) gas tanker within Libyan territorial waters, the Arctic Metagaz, has been brought under control by Libya and is being towed away into international waters. The intervention took place after the gas tanker drifted to about 35 kms off the western Libyan coast off Zuwara before a Central Operations Room formed of various Libyan entities by the Libyan government used a tugboat to tow the drifting vessel away. There was huge concern that the vesse... Sami Zaptia Maritime Safety Zuwara Environmental Protection Arctic Metagaz LNG tanker http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/production-at-the-sharara-field-continues-despite-pipeline-fire-production-diverted-via-other-pipelines-noc http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/production-at-the-sharara-field-continues-despite-pipeline-fire-production-diverted-via-other-pipelines-noc Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:03:48 +0000 The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced in the early hours of this morning that production at the Sharara oilfield is continuing despite the pipeline fire that broke yesterday. It refutes some media speculation that production at Sharara has been completely shut down. The NOC explained that the fire was due to a leak in a valve on the crude oil export pipeline from the Sharara oil field near the Bir al-Marhan area (kilometre 538) in Hamada. The statement confirmed that emergency teams han... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Sharara Oilfield pipeline fire Hamada http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/breaking-eni-announces-new-gas-discoveries-in-libya-totalling-more-than-1-trillion-cubic-feet-gas-will-be-supplied-to-the-libyan-domestic-market-and-for-export-to-italy http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/breaking-eni-announces-new-gas-discoveries-in-libya-totalling-more-than-1-trillion-cubic-feet-gas-will-be-supplied-to-the-libyan-domestic-market-and-for-export-to-italy Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:51:13 +0000 Italy’s energy giant, Eni, announced today that it has made two new gas discoveries in Libya totalling more than 1 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) – thanks to an exploration campaign initiated in the past months. Two adjacent geological structures, Bahr Essalam South 2 (BESS 2) and Bahr Essalam South 3 (BESS 3), were successfully drilled by the B2-16/4 and C1-16/4 wells, located approximately 85 km off the coast in about 650 feet of water, and 16 km south of the Bahr Essalam gas field. Gas-bearing i... Sami Zaptia Eni Gas exploration Bahr Essalam Offshore Gas Libya-Italy energy http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/ministry-of-oil-and-gas-to-launch-the-libya-energy-innovation-and-research-award http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/ministry-of-oil-and-gas-to-launch-the-libya-energy-innovation-and-research-award Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:01:48 +0000 Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas announced yesterday that, in a move that promotes a culture of innovation and supports scientific research in the energy sector, it is launching the Libya Energy Innovation and Research Award. The award aims to support and encourage researchers, academics, and professionals in Libya's oil, gas, and energy sector. It seeks to promote a culture of scientific research and highlight national efforts in developing technical, engineering, and economic knowledge related... Sami Zaptia Scientific Research Energy Transition Ministry of Oil and Gas Energy Innovation Libya Energy Innovation and Research Award http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/mellitah-oil-and-gas-launches-its-tree-planting-campaign-at-el-feel-oil-field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/mellitah-oil-and-gas-launches-its-tree-planting-campaign-at-el-feel-oil-field Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:00:43 +0000 Mellitah Oil and Gas announced yesterday that as part of the National Oil Corporation's "Think About Tomorrow" initiative, and following a coordination meeting with the Sustainable Development Department, a tree planting campaign was launched at the El Feel oil field. It said this initiative aims to promote environmental sustainability and support development in the areas surrounding oil operations. Mellitah added that this step underscores the commitment of the National Oil Corporation and Me... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Environmental Sustainability Afforestation Mellitah Oil and Gas El-Feel Oil Field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/total-energies-announces-restart-of-production-at-the-mabruk-field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/total-energies-announces-restart-of-production-at-the-mabruk-field Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:03:06 +0000 Total Energies announced yesterday the restart of production at the Mabruk oil field in Libya, in which the Company holds an interest of 37.5%. The Mabruk field is located onshore, in concession C17, around 130 km south of Sirte. Production from the field was stopped in 2015 during Libya’s civil war. Total said the construction of a new production unit with a capacity of 25,000 barrels per day was launched in May 2024. Start-up of this new facility occurred on February 28, 2026, less than two... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Sirte Libya oil production TotalEnergies Mabruk Field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/agocos-al-bayda-field-well-z-13-commences-production-via-al-dur-station-with-initial-production-of-488-barrels-per-day http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/agocos-al-bayda-field-well-z-13-commences-production-via-al-dur-station-with-initial-production-of-488-barrels-per-day Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:19:59 +0000 The Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has begun operating well Z-13 in the Al-Bayda field and connecting it to the Al-Dur station after completing the mechanical connection work. According to technical data, initial tests of the well showed a crude oil production rate of approximately 488 barrels per day with no associated water and a specific gravity of 32 API. The wellhead pressure was recorded at 130 PSI using a 20/64-inch choke valve, while the production separator pressure at the Al-Dur sta... Sami Zaptia Oil Production Arabian Gulf Oil Company Al-Bayda oil field Al-Dur station well Z-13 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/agocos-sarir-refinery-returns-to-operation-after-a-3-year-halt http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/agocos-sarir-refinery-returns-to-operation-after-a-3-year-halt Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:38:52 +0000 The National Oil Corporation announced yesterday the reactivation of the petrol production unit at the Arabian Gulf Oil Company’s (AGOCO) Sarir refinery, after a hiatus of nearly three years, as the first quantity of petrol was pumped into the tanks, to mark the unit's return to operation.‎ ‎The resumption of production followed the implementation of maintenance of technical equipment supervised by the refinery's engineers and technicians, which enabled the unit to be returned to service in acc... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Agoco Fuel Supply Sarir refinery petrol production http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/libya-supplied-nearly-a-quarter-of-italys-total-crude-oil-imports-in-2025 http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/libya-supplied-nearly-a-quarter-of-italys-total-crude-oil-imports-in-2025 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:39:20 +0000 Italy’s Nova news agency reported yesterday that Libya topped the list of oil suppliers to Italy in 2025, with total imports reaching 13,434,662 tons, equivalent to nearly a quarter of Italy's total crude oil imports. The report said Libya surpassed several major exporting countries, including Greece, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan, to claim the top spot as an oil supplier to the Italian market. The report also indicated that Libya was the leading oil supplier to Italy during the first seven month... Sami Zaptia Oil Production Libya-Italy Relations Energy Trade Crude Oil Exports http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/pm-aldabaiba-discusses-with-shell-activating-januarys-mou-expediting-its-return-to-the-libyan-market-supporting-its-exploration-and-development-programmes http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/pm-aldabaiba-discusses-with-shell-activating-januarys-mou-expediting-its-return-to-the-libyan-market-supporting-its-exploration-and-development-programmes Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:35:31 +0000 Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba received a high-level delegation from the British company Shell on today. The delegation included Richard Howe, Executive Vice President of Conventional Oil and Gas; Fakher Bader, Vice President and Head of the UAE and Iraq branch; and Martin Garvelink, General Manager of New Business Development. The meeting was held within the framework of the government's plan to increase oil and gas production rates and enhance international investor... Sami Zaptia foreign investment National Oil Corporation Libyan Energy Sector Oil Exploration Shell http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/arabian-gulf-oil-company-launches-second-phase-of-think-about-tomorrow-initiative-by-planting-30-hectares-around-al-nafoura-field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/arabian-gulf-oil-company-launches-second-phase-of-think-about-tomorrow-initiative-by-planting-30-hectares-around-al-nafoura-field Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:33:38 +0000 Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) reported yesterday that new afforestation work has begun in the areas surrounding its Al-Nafoura oil field, covering an estimated 30 hectares. This is part of the ongoing "Think About Tomorrow" initiative launched by the National Oil Corporation (NOC) to enhance environmental sustainability in areas surrounding oil operations. This step follows the first phase of the initiative, implemented last year at the Al-Nafoura field, operated by AGOCO. At that t... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Agoco Environmental Sustainability Afforestation Al-Nafoura Field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/mabruk-field-resumes-production-at-25000-barrels-per-day-following-successful-commissioning-of-new-early-production-unit http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/mabruk-field-resumes-production-at-25000-barrels-per-day-following-successful-commissioning-of-new-early-production-unit Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:08:18 +0000 Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that Mabruk oil field, operated by Mabruk Oil Operations Company, officially resumed production increases last Saturday (28 February) following the successful commissioning of a new early production unit. Initial pumping rates are between 25,000 and 30,000 barrels per day. The NOC said technical teams have begun working to raise the company's total production (from the Al-Jurf and Mabruk fields) to approximately 40,000 barrels per... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Mabruk oil field Al-Jurf field Mabruk Oil Operations Company http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/the-national-oil-corporation-continues-its-million-tree-planting-campaign http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/the-national-oil-corporation-continues-its-million-tree-planting-campaign Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:29:00 +0000 The NOC announced yesterday that it is continuing its recently launched afforestation campaign, which aims to plant one million trees as part of its strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The NOC revealed that yesterday, it had completed the planting of trees in the area surrounding the Abu Attifel oil field, one of the targeted areas. The NOC's Sustainable Development Department reported that the project has reached over 50% completion, covering numerous Libyan regions surrounding and n... Sami Zaptia National Oil Corporation Sustainable Development Afforestation Abu Attifel oil field Carbon Emissions http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/sirte-oil-company-completes-drilling-of-first-horizontal-well-in-al-lahib-field-using-advanced-technologies-with-production-rate-of-1870-bpd http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/03/sirte-oil-company-completes-drilling-of-first-horizontal-well-in-al-lahib-field-using-advanced-technologies-with-production-rate-of-1870-bpd Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:21:23 +0000 Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that Libyan technical teams at Sirte Oil Company for Production and Manufacturing of Oil and Gas have completed the drilling of the first horizontal well in the Al-Lahib-Dur Murada field (T27-13). The well achieved an initial production rate of 1,870 barrels per day. The NOC said this step represents a significant technological shift in the development of the Al-Waha-Bahi/Gargaf reservoir, reflecting the company's ability to move... Sami Zaptia Oil Production National Oil Corporation Sirte Oil Company Horizontal Drilling Al-Lahib Field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/reaol-continues-installation-of-solar-energy-systems-in-public-health-centres-as-part-of-its-go-green-initiative-urges-all-public-entities-to-adopt-renewables-to-meet-electricity-needs http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/reaol-continues-installation-of-solar-energy-systems-in-public-health-centres-as-part-of-its-go-green-initiative-urges-all-public-entities-to-adopt-renewables-to-meet-electricity-needs Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:11:27 +0000 The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported last Wednesday (25 February) that it is continuing the implementation of repairing and installing solar energy systems across 25 nationwide public health centres to meet their electricity needs. The initiative comes in line with Libya’s National Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Strategy, and within the framework of the GoGreen initiative led by REAoL, which focuses on enhancing the capabilities of public health centers, as stipulate... Sami Zaptia Solar Energy Energy Efficiency REAoL Go Green Initiative Public Health Centers http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/after-a-hiatus-of-more-than-three-years-production-resumes-at-agocos-sinawen-oil-field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/after-a-hiatus-of-more-than-three-years-production-resumes-at-agocos-sinawen-oil-field Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:55:59 +0000 Libya’s state National Oil Corporation's (NOC) reported yesterday that as part of its ongoing efforts to increase production rates and develop its operations, the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has resumed production at the Sinawen oil field, located in the Nalut region. This follows a hiatus of more than three and a half years due to financial and technical difficulties related to shipping operations via the pipeline extending to the Mellitah Industrial Complex. The NOC said this significan... Sami Zaptia Oil Production NOC Agoco Libyan Oil Industry Mellitah complex http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/sirte-oil-company-completes-drilling-of-horizontal-well-c345h-in-the-ziltan-field-with-production-rate-of-2000-barrels-per-day http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/sirte-oil-company-completes-drilling-of-horizontal-well-c345h-in-the-ziltan-field-with-production-rate-of-2000-barrels-per-day Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:52:19 +0000 Sirte Oil Company reported last Friday (20 February) the successful drilling and completion of the horizontal well C345H in the Ziltan (L4) reservoir with production a rate exceeding 2,000 barrels per day. The company said the well boasts a horizontal cross-section exceeding 1,300 feet and utilizes the latest directional drilling and high-precision reservoir guidance technologies. Sirte Oil Company said it has adopted and expanded the use of directional and horizontal drilling technologies in t... Sami Zaptia Oil Production Libya Energy Petroleum Engineering Horizontal Drilling Ziltan Field http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/zueitina-oil-discusses-technical-cooperation-with-us-based-bluevee-energy-to-develop-gas-processing-solutions-for-field-103d http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/zueitina-oil-discusses-technical-cooperation-with-us-based-bluevee-energy-to-develop-gas-processing-solutions-for-field-103d Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:52:51 +0000 Libya’s Zueitina Oil Company announced last Sunday (15 February) that it met with the US-based BlueVee Energy Inc. to review the latest gas processing solutions and technologies during a specialized technical presentation attended by relevant departments and technical divisions. Zueitina said this comes as part of efforts to enhance technical cooperation and exchange expertise. The presentation, Zueitina revealed, addressed strategic technical aspects, including the management and treatment of... Sami Zaptia Zueitina Oil Company Field 103D BlueVee Energy gas processing hydrogen sulphide http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/transition-to-clean-energy-in-fezzan-symposium-held-by-university-of-fezzan-and-supported-by-noc http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/transition-to-clean-energy-in-fezzan-symposium-held-by-university-of-fezzan-and-supported-by-noc Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:23:54 +0000 A scientific symposium entitled "Transition to Clean Energy in Fezzan," organized and supervised by the University of Fezzan and supported by the National Oil Corporation (NOC), commenced last Thursday, (12 February) at ​Ubari municipality. The symposium witnessed a high-level attendance, including the Director General of the NOC's Southern Region branch, Abdul Salam Zeidan, and the participation of the President of the University of Fezzan, the President of Wadi Al-Shati University, the Direct... Sami Zaptia Renewable Energy Fezzan Energy Transition National Oil Corporation (NOC) Ubari http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/seven-companies-successful-as-libya-announces-results-of-first-public-bidding-round-for-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-17-years http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/seven-companies-successful-as-libya-announces-results-of-first-public-bidding-round-for-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-17-years Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:07:31 +0000 ‎Seven companies were successful in bids for five plots (3 onshore and two offshore) as Libya announced today the results of its first public bidding round for oil and gas exploration‎ in 17 years. The winners were: Repsol and Turkish Petroleum Oil Company (TPOC) Consortium– C3 Repsol- TPOC- Hungary’s MOL Consortium – offshore 07 Eni-Qatar Energy consortium – Offshore area 01 Chevron – Onshore Sirte Basin S4 Nigeria’s ATEO – Onshore M1 Only 5 blocks were successfully bid for out of the... Sami Zaptia Foreign direct investment National Oil Corporation Oil and Gas Exploration Libya Energy Sector Upstream Energy http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/solar-system-inaugurated-at-the-ministry-of-environment http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/solar-system-inaugurated-at-the-ministry-of-environment Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:40:02 +0000 Germany’s GIZ Libya reported yesterday that an 8.8 kWp (kilowatt peak) solar photovoltaic (PV) system was inaugurated at the Ministry of Environment’s Headquarters in Janzur, Tripoli, with support from the Sustainable Transition, Energy and Environmental Partnership (STEP). The ceremony included the official activation of the system and a rooftop visit showcasing its technical features and environmental benefits. Attendees included: Ibrahim Mounir, Minister of Environment, Kathrin Oellers, Hea... Sami Zaptia Libya Sustainability Renewable Energy Solar Energy Energy Transition http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/reaol-completes-demarcation-of-three-large-scale-pv-sites-to-potentially-generate-4-7-gw-of-solar-energy http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/reaol-completes-demarcation-of-three-large-scale-pv-sites-to-potentially-generate-4-7-gw-of-solar-energy Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:27:48 +0000 At a workshop in Tripoli on 29 January, the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAOL) presented the final results of the large-scale PV site demarcation, marking an important step toward advancing renewable energy in Libya. The project is in partnership with Germany’s GIZ Libya, under the Sustainable Transition, Energy and Environmental Partnership (STEP). Over the past 18 months, REAoL completed the demarcation of three major photovoltaic (PV) sites at: • Al-Sadada (52 km²) • Ghadames (10... Sami Zaptia Libya Sustainable Development Renewable Energy Solar Energy Photovoltaic http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/sarir-refinery-returns-to-production-after-completing-major-overhaul http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/sarir-refinery-returns-to-production-after-completing-major-overhaul Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced Wednesday that the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has successfully completed the Major Overhaul work of the Crude Oil Distillation Unit at the Sarir Refinery, announcing the resumption of actual operations on Wednesday morning.‎ ‎Crude was pumped to the unit at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday, and the refinery gradually entered the production line after passing a series of rigorous technical tests. The Major Overhaul was completed on January 21 as scheduled,... Sami Zaptia Libyan Oil Sector Energy Production Petroleum Infrastructure Oil Refining Industrial Maintenance http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/agoco-restarts-al-sarir-fields-well-l-028hr-with-2200-barrels-per-day http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/agoco-restarts-al-sarir-fields-well-l-028hr-with-2200-barrels-per-day Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) reported yesterday that, following the implementation of a comprehensive technical development programme, well L-028HR in the Al-Sarir field was returned to production on 3 February. This development programme resulted in a daily production of 2,200 barrels of crude oil with no associated water, in addition to 350,000 standard cubic feet of gas. It said this achievement, within the Arabian Gulf Oil Company's Complex No. 4, reflects the optimal utilizatio... Sami Zaptia Energy Infrastructure Crude Oil Production Upstream Operations Horizontal Drilling Oil Reservoir Management http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/wafa-fezzan-initiative-launches-its-first-phase-through-installation-of-solar-power-systems-on-farms-in-bawanees-region http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/wafa-fezzan-initiative-launches-its-first-phase-through-installation-of-solar-power-systems-on-farms-in-bawanees-region Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Wafa Fezzan Initiative announced last Monday (2 February) that it has begun delivering support to selected farmers in the south of Libya as part of its efforts to strengthen the agricultural and environmental sectors and enable farmers to sustain their production. ‎With the support of the eastern based Libyan government, the initiative aims to empower the youth of southern Libya, especially the Fezzan region, through entrepreneurship training and incentives of financial grants.‎ Solar power sy... Sami Zaptia Libya Food Security Solar Energy Fezzan Region Agricultural Sustainability http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/abdel-sadig-holds-meetings-with-shell-and-secretary-general-of-the-gas-exporting-countries-forum-at-qatars-lng-2026-conference http://astro-frontend.37.27.33.191.sslip.io/2026/02/abdel-sadig-holds-meetings-with-shell-and-secretary-general-of-the-gas-exporting-countries-forum-at-qatars-lng-2026-conference Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:47:14 +0000 Libya’s Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadig, held several talks at the 21st edition of LNG 2026 held in Doha, Qatar from 2-5 February. Abdel Sadig had received an official invitation from the Minister of State for Energy Affairs in Qatar, and his attendance came within the framework of strengthening Libya's presence in international forums related to the energy sector.‎ ‎Talks with CEO of ShellThe Minister began his participation by holding talks with the CEO of Shell,... 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