Italy’s ENI and the UK’s BP have resumed their exploration activities in Libya after a hiatus in onshore drilling since 2014. Spain’s Repsol is also preparing to resume drilling operations in the Murzuq Basin, while Austria’s OMV is set to begin its activities in the Sirte Basin in the coming weeks.

Waha Oil Company convened with the National Oil Corporation (NOC) in Tripoli to review the company’s exploration activities for the current year, focusing on exploratory drilling, seismic surveys, and upcoming project proposals for 2025. The meeting covered proposed exploration programs, study plans, and the required budgets, reflecting Waha's commitment to advancing its projects in Libya’s energy sector.

The General Management Committee of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) held its seventh meeting of the year this morning, chaired by Engineer Masoud Suleiman, head of the General Management Committee. The meeting included the participation of NOC’s directors, department heads, and senior managers.

In a recent technical and financial meeting, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Zawiya Oil Refining Company reviewed the company's various activities for the current year, focusing on production targets for 2025. Held at the NOC headquarters in Tripoli, the meeting assessed refinery operations, including production processes at the asphalt plants in Zawiya and Benghazi, as well as operations at the oil blending and filling plant.

National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Farhat Bengdara, recently met with the Head of the European Union Delegation to Libya, His Excellency Nicola Orlando, along with Martin Benedik, Head of Cooperation, and Jan Matkowski, Energy and Climate Program Manager at the EU delegation.

Farhat Bengdara, Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), met with French Ambassador to Libya, Mustafa Mihraje, at the NOC headquarters in Tripoli to discuss enhancing cooperation between Libya and France in the oil sector. The discussions centered on strategies to ensure long-term stability and independence for Libya's oil industry, while focusing on increasing oil production.

Libya has emerged as Italy's largest crude oil supplier during the first seven months of 2024. From January to July, Italy imported an impressive 7.39 million tons of Libyan crude oil, which accounted for 22.3% of the country's total oil imports during this period.

In a significant meeting held today at the National Oil Corporation (NOC) headquarters in Tripoli, NOC Chairman Farhat Bengdara welcomed Stephanie Khoury, the Acting UN Envoy to Libya. The discussions focused on the resumption of oil production, sustainability challenges, and the importance of preserving the NOC’s independence.

The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) recently welcomed a prominent Turkish delegation to explore new avenues for collaboration in the hydrocarbon and mining sectors. The delegation, led by Mr. Nail Yildrim, Director of the International Society for Mineral Research and Exploration, included key Turkish officials such as Mr. Bahdari Kalpakci, Director of Strategy and Business Development at MTA International Company - Exploration and Mining, and Mr. Mustafa Uludag, First Secretary of the Turkish Embassy in Morocco. The meeting also saw participation from senior officials across both public and private sectors.

The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), Mr. Farhat Bengdara, held a series of high-level meetings with senior U.S. officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss bolstering the NOC's independence. These crucial discussions included a meeting at the White House with U.S. President's Special Envoy, Mr. Amos Hochstein, and at the U.S. State Department with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. Joshua Harris. Additionally, he met with Ms. Cybele Siegel, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator of the USAID Middle East Bureau, and senior officials at the U.S. Treasury, including Mr. Anthony Marcus from the International Affairs Office.

Chariot Limited, a British energy company, has made significant progress in its Anchois-3 well, part of the Lixus Offshore gas project off Morocco’s coast. In a recent update, the company confirmed the discovery of gas reservoirs in the B sands, one of the primary appraisal targets of the ongoing drilling campaign. This development marks a crucial step in Chariot’s exploration activities and could have a substantial impact on Morocco’s growing energy sector.

The National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines (ONHYM) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Republic of The Gambia, led by Ambassador Habib T. B. Jarra, Secretary General of the Office of the President of The Gambia. The delegation also included Mr. Ousainou Senghore, Director General of the Gambia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (GIEPA), Ms. Sarata Conateh, Director General of the Gambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as other senior officials from both public and private sectors.