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Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115 Two million POS transactions in a single day across 67,000 points cause collapse of e-payment system - CBL apologises UNSMIL warns of escalation in Zawia and calls for restraint ahead of Eid al-Adha Minister of Economy and Trade affirms Ministry's orientation towards building a more disciplined and transparent business environment Labour Ministry developing specific, secure and healthy Labour Housing Project for legal expatriate workers Head of Airports Authority inaugurates first meeting tasked with testing readiness of systems and equipment at Tripoli International Airport Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts releases its Q1 2026 Report for the Libyan Tourism Sector Libyan Express announces launch of direct flights between Tripoli’s Mitiga Airport and Malta starting 22 June Libyan Railroads meets China Civil Engineering Construction Corp. - joint committees to negotiate activating signed contracts Minister of Economy Abu Shiha approves 13 decisions related to foreign and joint ventures and commercial agencies Akakus Oil uses SLB’s Rhino Reamer technology - the first in the Middle East and North Africa – to successfully drill well M.24H-NC115
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Increased oil production is a necessity just to meet local demand: Oil Minister Aoun
Sep 24 Sami Zaptia

Increased oil production is a necessity just to meet local demand: Oil Minister Aoun

At a Tripoli press conference today promoting the Libya Oil, Gas and Renewable Energy Fair (28 to 30 November 2022), Oil and Gas Minister Mohamed Aoun...

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New GECOL board and chairman resume duties
Jul 25 Sami Zaptia

New GECOL board and chairman resume duties

The new General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) board and its chairman, Mohamed Omar Hassan Al-Mashay resumed their duties in their roles yesterd...

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Lengthy power cuts lead to GECOL head Abdali being suspended
Jun 27 Sami Zaptia

Lengthy power cuts lead to GECOL head Abdali being suspended

The Tripoli-based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, yesterday suspended the chairman of the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL),...

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Aldabaiba agrees to replace Sanalla as head of NOC: News and analysis
Jun 24 Sami Zaptia

Aldabaiba agrees to replace Sanalla as head of NOC: News and analysis

Aldabaiba has agreed to the request of his oil minister Mohamed Aoun to replace Mustafa Sanalla as head of the National Oil Corporation (NOC). The new...

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Libya evaluating subsidies for renewable energies – within existing fuel subsidies
Apr 14 Sami Zaptia

Libya evaluating subsidies for renewable energies – within existing fuel subsidies

Libya is evaluating subsidies for renewable energies, the Privatization and Investment Board (PIB) reported Monday.This comes after current incumbent...

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In an effort to counter fuel smuggling, the Economy Minister orders fuel trucks to be fitted with GPS tracking devices
Apr 5 Sami Zaptia

In an effort to counter fuel smuggling, the Economy Minister orders fuel trucks to be fitted with GPS tracking devices

In the country’s continuing effort to counter the smuggling of its subsidised fuel, Libya’s Minister of Economy and Trade, Mohamed Hwej, has issued a...

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Aug 3 Sami Zaptia

Shell considering resumption of operations in Libya

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 3 August 2021:Global energy multinational Royal-Dutch Shell is considering the resumption of its operations in Liby...

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Jun 22 Sami Zaptia

NOC and GECOL discuss gas supplies to power stations and future renewable energy generation

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 22 June 2021:National Oil Corporation (NOC) chairman Mustafa Sanalla met Wiam Al-Abdali, Chairman of the General El...

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Mar 10 Sami Zaptia

Audit Bureau seeks speedy maintenance of 13 power units by summer peak to generate 900 MW

By Sami Zaptia.(Photo: GECOL)London, 10 March 2021:Libya’s Tripoli Audit Bureau discussed with the General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) yester...

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Jan 7 Sami Zaptia

NOC partners U.S. Energy Department to improve strategic plan

By Sami Zaptia.London, 7 January 2021: Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is launching a project to study and im...

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