In Focus | Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

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Central bank sidelined as NOC takes control of fuel purchases

The head of Libya's state oil company, Masoud Suleman, now controls the foreign currency generated by crude sales, after a new financing mechanism handed the National Oil Corp sweeping powers over fuel imports.

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NOC refinery project stalled in the south

The construction of a refinery in Fezzan has been interrupted due to disagreements over budget projections. NOC subsidiary Zallaf Libya Oil & Gas Co, which is managing the project, has also encountered problems with its subcontractor Petrofac.

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Arkenu Oil and Bares Holding negotiate their share of black gold with the NOC

AGOCO, subsidiary of the national Libyan oil company, is recommending allocating 600,000 barrels to Arkenu Oil and Swiss firm Bares, one of whose shareholders is the Turkish trading firm BGN, for the Tahara field production.

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Belkacem Haftar heads for Washington in bid to attract US companies

Belkacem Haftar, the son of Khalifa Haftar, hopes to convince US companies to set up in his home region of Cyrenaica. He will host a forum on the development and reconstruction of his country in Washington on 28-29 April.

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Amazighs seek to negotiate share of black gold with ENI and government

Libya's ethnic group wants a slice of the oil and gas pie in their region. They are raising the explosive issue of security in the oil fields, which is provided by armed groups from Zintan, with whom there is a simmering conflict.

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NOC under pressure to pay for fuel as barter system ends

Although fuel imports continued in March, the National Oil Corporation remains unable to pay these bills. The Libyan Central Bank is also alarmed at the fall in crude oil revenues.

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NOC looks to win back majors with huge tender call

The National Oil Corp is hoping to interest foreign investors in exploring and operating 22 new oil concessions. But political instability could be the project's undoing.

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RADA wants its piece of the private security pie

The RADA Forces, which occupy Mitiga airport near Tripoli, are increasing attacks and pressure on security companies for money. They seized three armoured vehicles and are holding them hostage.

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ENI comes up short as battle between oil minister and NOC ensues

Italian oil major ENI's project to operate gas block NC7 in Hamada may fall through. Originally for three blocks, it began in 2019.

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TotalEnergies in discussions to extend Waha licence

The French major hopes to enjoy the revenue from the Waha concession for many years to come, but the NOC wants to raise the stakes.

Spotlight | Libya
Saddam Haftar puts eastern Libyan banks at his service

Saddam Haftar, the son and adviser of Khalifa Haftar, is seeking to take control of banking institutions in eastern Libya. With these sources of funding, he will be able to consolidate his power base and pay the bills of the Libyan National Army.