Libya to investigate claims oil smuggling is fuelling Sudan civil war Authorities to launch inquiry into allegations of mismanagement at country’s national oil corporation The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2024
Libya says oil exports resumed after monthslong hiatus Libya's National Oil Corporation says it resumed oil exports, ending a monthslong hiatus The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022
Libya Resumes Oil Exports from Es Sider Port Libya resumed exporting crude oil from Es Sider port on Thursday, the oil ministry said on Thursday. Libya's Waha Oil Company resumed production at its fields with an initial capacity of 15,000 barrels per day, which is expected to reach 30,000 bpd by the end of the day, the ministry… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 20, 2022
End of Libyan oil blockade to be announced shortly, two tribal figures say Two Libyan tribal figures involved in a blockade of oil exports that has reduced output by 850,000 barrels per day said they expect the government-installed National Oil Corporation chief to announce the blockade's end imminently. Reuters · Jul 15, 2022
Kenya's fuel crisis: how the country's subsidy system works Oil is an essential commodity for Kenya’s transport and industrial production, electricity generation and water provision. In 2008, as the world grappled with high oil prices, Kenya introduced price controls to cushion the blow for its citizens. The controls worked for over 10 years. But, since the start of April,… The Conversation · May 14, 2022
US Envoy to Libya Urges Protection of Oil Revenue from Misappropriation The US ambassador to Libya Richard Norland urged the country's central bank to safeguard oil revenue from misappropriation, a statement by the US Embassy said. Norland also expressed concern about the shutdown of half of Libya's oil production, saying that forced, prolonged disruptions create adverse conditions for the people. Libya… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 20, 2022
Libya's NOC Lifts Force Majeure on El Feel Oilfield Libya's National Oil Corporation resumed production on Tuesday at its El Feel oilfield after lifting force majeure there, NOC said in a statement. NOC had declared force majeure at the field after an armed group shut the pipeline valve last week. NOC on Tuesday lifted force majeure on Libya's main… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 9, 2022
Libya Oil Firm Says Gunmen Cause Shutdown at Two Major Fields Libya's National Oil Corporation announced on Sunday the suspension of production from two major oil fields after an armed group shut down valves delivering crude. The NOC declared "force majeure" at the Al-Sharara and Al-Fil fields due to the shutdown, according to a statement published on Facebook. Declaring force majeure… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022