Oil blockade imposed on eastern ports – why now?
Jan 28 Sami Zaptia

Oil blockade imposed on eastern ports – why now?

The so-called ‘‘Oil Crescent Movement’’ has blockaded this morning the oil ports of the eastern region, under the control of Khalifa Hafter.Reports sa...

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Hafter announces he will permit restart of oil production and exports, but fails to withdraw forces and mercenaries from oilfields
Sep 18 Sami Zaptia

Hafter announces he will permit restart of oil production and exports, but fails to withdraw forces and mercenaries from oilfields

By Sami Zaptia.London, 19 September 2020: In a televised address, Khalifa Haftar announced yesterday that he was now permitting the resumption of Liby...

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Sep 13 Sami Zaptia

U.S Embassy pressures Hafter to keep to promise to end Libya oil blockade by 12 September

By Sami Zaptia.London, 13 September 2020:In press release published yesterday meant to pressure the Libyan parties into lifting the oil blockade, the...

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Jul 24 Sami Zaptia

NOC chairman Sanalla emphasizes neutrality of NOC to UAE Energy Minister: report and analysis

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 24 July 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that its chairman, Mustafa Sanalla, d...

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Jul 12 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s oil production and exports blockaded again, force majeure declared. NOC blames UAE - USA warns obstructers of isolation and sanctions

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 12 July 2020:Libya’s oil exports and production has been blockaded again, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) confir...

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Jul 9 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s state revenues continue downward spiral, CBL loan covers LD 13.4 bn deficit

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: Tripoli CBL).London, 9 July 2020:Libya’s state revenues continued their downward spiral in light of its oil blockade since Janua...

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Jul 1 Sami Zaptia

NOC clarifies type of deal under discussion to end oil blockade – discounts numerous reports

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 1 July 2020:Following intense and varied speculation yesterday about potential ‘‘wealth redistribution’’ deals of L...

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Jun 30 Sami Zaptia

Weeks of domestic and international ‘‘ongoing negotiations to lift oil blockade’’, leaks of potential Libya oil revenue distribution agreement

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 30 June 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced yesterday that it is hopeful that Libya’s oil b...

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Apr 28 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s oil exports down by 92 percent: NOC

By Sami Zaptia.(Logo: NOC).London, 28 April 2020:Libya’s state National Oil Corporation (NOC) yesterday reported that oil exports were down by 92.3 pe...

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Mar 17 Sami Zaptia

Libya’s 2020 budget rubber stamped by Serraj government, oil exports still shut down as NOC announces US$ 3.4 bn losses

By Sami Zaptia. (Logo: PC/GNA).London, 17 March 2020:The internationally recognized Libyan government based in Tripoli and led by Faiez Serraj rubber...

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