Aug 26 Sami Zaptia

Libya's oil production increases to 650,000 bpd

By Sami Zaptia.Tripoli, 26 August 2014:The spokesperson for the NOC said yesterday that Libya's oil production had increased to 650,000 bpd - increasi...

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Jul 30 Newsdesk1

Libya says oilfields are safe from fighting

By Libya Herald staff.Tripoli 30 July 2014:Despite the ongoing violence in eastern Libya and now in the west, the country's oilfields are not only sec...

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Jul 28 Newsdesk1

Government requests international help to extinguish Brega oil depot fire and tells resident to leave

By Ashraf Abdul Wahab.Tripoli, 28 July 2014:The Libyan government has called for local and foreign assistance to control a massive blaze at the Brega...

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Jul 9 Callum Paton

First shipment of fuel arrives at Sirte’s Gulf Power Station

By Seraj Essul. Tripoli, 9 July 2014: The first shipment of fuel has arrived to supply Sirte’s new Gulf power station as the General Electric Compan...

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Jun 18 Michel Cousins

Electricity cuts add to Benghazi's woes

By Jamal Adel and Noura Ibrahim.Tripoli/Benghazi, 18 June 2014:On top of the continuing deadly fighting in the city, electricity cuts totalling up to ...

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Jun 14 Nigel Ash

Fighting stops GECOL fixing wrecked Benghazi power lines: wider cuts triggerable

By Jamal AdelTripoli, 14 June 2014:GECOL has appealed for a break in military action in Benghazi so its engineers can make critical repairs in three d...

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May 24 Callum Paton

Security situation believed to be a factor as head of NOC resigns

By Callum Paton.Former chairman of the National Oil Corporation Nuri Berruien (Photo: NOC)Tripoli, 24 May 2014:The chairman of the National Oil Compan...

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Dahra oilfield pipeline catches fire
May 20 Lindsey Owens

Dahra oilfield pipeline catches fire

By Jamal Adel.Tripoli, 20 May 20, 2014:Sabotage is suspected after an oil pipeline operated by Waha Oil Company caught fire at the Dahra oilfield.“The...

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May 4 Callum Paton

Blackouts feared from Misrata to Benghazi

By Jamal Adel.Tripoli, 4 May 2014:The General Electric Company of Libya (GECOL) has warned that places from Misrtata to Benghazi face power shortages...

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Second shipment of oil from Hariga port expected to leave today
Apr 30 Callum Paton

Second shipment of oil from Hariga port expected to leave today

By Callum Paton and Seraj Essul.Tripoli, 30 April 2014:The second oil tanker to arrive at Marsa Al-Hariga oil terminal at Tobruk is expected to leave...

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