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Libya Set to Announce First Oil Bid Round since 2011

Beleaguered North African oil producer Libya is set to announce within months its first oil and gas exploration bid round since the civil war began in 2011, Libyan Oil Minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq told Bloomberg in an interview. OPEC member Libya plans to offer blocks both onshore and offshore in …

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Libya Gas Project Faces Political Headwinds

A major natural-gas development in western Libya, valued at up to $5 billion, is facing mounting opposition from government officials and local residents. This highlights the challenges of developing energy resources in the politically fractured nation. The Hamada NC-7 concession, located in Libya’s Ghadames basin, contains an estimated 2.7 trillion …

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Libya Set to Announce First Oil Bid Round since 2011

Beleaguered North African oil producer Libya is set to announce within months its first oil and gas exploration bid round since the civil war began in 2011, Libyan Oil Minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq told Bloomberg in an interview. OPEC member Libya plans to offer blocks both onshore and offshore in …

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Can Libya’s Oil Sector Survive the Storm?

Libya’s oil production experienced a significant decline due to a political crisis that lasted for a month. The crisis involved tensions between rival factions and led to the closure of important oil fields and ports. Output dropped by over 80%, from 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) to approximately 500,000 …

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Libya Looks to Diversify Its Energy Mix

Libya is focusing on developing its renewable energy potential, particularly solar and wind power, to reduce its dependence on oil and enhance energy security. The country’s renewable energy efforts are supported by international partnerships with organizations like the EU, UNDP, and countries like Italy. Despite facing political challenges and a …

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