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Libya

Libya launches trial of new gas pipeline to boost exports

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has begun a trial operation of a long-delayed natural gas pipeline, marking a key step in efforts to ease production bottlenecks and strengthen export capacity.

14 Apr 2026-16:58
Libya announces new oil and gas discovery in key basin

National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Wednesday a new oil and gas discovery in the Ghadames Basin, located in the southwest of Libya.

09 Apr 2026-09:08
Libya’s oil tensions spark European fears, reflecting Hormuz crisis

The Strait of Hormuz, just 39 km (24 miles) wide at its narrowest point, sees around 20 million barrels of oil passing through daily—about 25 percent of the world’s maritime oil trade.

06 Apr 2026-22:10
Libya’s oil output rises to highest level in over a decade

Libya’s oil output has risen to approximately 1.43 million barrels per day, marking the highest level recorded in over a decade, Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation, Masoud Suleiman, announced Sunday.

06 Apr 2026-14:10
Italy faces ICC accusations over Libyan torture case

On Thursday, the International Criminal Court referred Italy to the Assembly of States Parties over a case in which it accuses the country of failing to comply with the court's orders.

03 Apr 2026-01:49
Damaged Russian LNG tanker drifts into Libyan waters

The Russian liquefied natural gas tanker Arctic Metagaz, damaged earlier this month and currently adrift without crew, has entered Libyan search and rescue waters, Italy’s civil protection agency reported.

18 Mar 2026-17:14
Turkish Petroleum, BP explore joint projects in Iraq, Libya

Türkiye’s national energy company Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) and British energy giant bp have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in oil and natural gas projects, including potential joint activities in Iraq, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar announced on Thursday.

12 Feb 2026-16:34
Türkiye's TPAO secures two blocks in Libya energy round

Türkiye’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) has secured two exploration blocks — one onshore and one offshore — in Libya’s first oil and gas licensing round in 17 years.

11 Feb 2026-17:05
Five killed in Libya military helicopter crash - VIDEO

Five people were killed after a helicopter crashed at Al-Sarra Air Base near Kufra in Libya.

10 Feb 2026-09:35
At least 53 people dead or missing after boat capsizes off Libya

A rubber boat carrying dozens of people capsized off the coast of Libya, leaving at least 53 people, including two babies, dead or missing, according to authorities.

09 Feb 2026-14:41