Libya News and Analysis
News
Libyan oil terminal forced to close after protests
Libyans demand National Oil Corporation makes good on job promises at Zueitina
Turkish contractors face losses in post-war Libya
Cumulative losses of Turkish contractors working in Libya could top $4.1bn
Tender for Libya’s Messla airport upgrade released
Libya’s Messla airport upgrade deadline set for 2 July
Funding and security stall Libyan infrastructure projects
Oil and power sectors only ones moving forward
Libyan defence minister withdraws resignation
Al-Barghathi withdrew resignation after consulting prime minister
Libya tenders solar energy study
Solar power to be used for enhanced oil recovery
Libya passes political isolation law
Gaddafi-era officials to be banned from Libyan government positions
Libya’s justice ministry under siege by armed groups
Militants demand removal of Gaddafi-era officials
Libya agrees to export oil to Egypt
A total of $1.2bn-worth of crude will be shipped on an interest-free credit basis
French embassy in Tripoli attacked
Several wounded in car bomb attack on 23 April
RWE seeks seismic contractors for Libyan concessions
Provision of 3D data acquisition planned for Sirte basin area of Libya
Libya working on new regulations for power sector privatisation
Libya’s Electricity Ministry discussing independent power programme
Libya to restructure airline industry
Libya merger of two carriers and expansion of airports planned ahead of football tournament in 2017
Libya selects body to draft constitutional election law
Libya’s General National Congress plans election for constitution by 2014
Libya bans private security firms from oil fields
Clashes, protests, sit-ins and sabotage remain a concern for oil infrastructure
Libya to review Ras Lanuf joint venture
National Oil Corporation in talks with Dubai-based Al-Ghurair Group
Libya invites prequalification for new offshore gas facility
Mellitah Oil & Gas plans to develop phase two of the Bahr Essalam gas field
Analysis
Libya's steps toward democracy
Libya’s transitional government is struggling to write a constitutional deal with militias and to meet the expectations of its citizens
Comment
Libya transition moves forwards
The country has managed to elect an interim government, which hopes to draw up a new constitution
Oil strategy still lacking in Libya
Tripoli’s transitional government must set out long-term plans for the oil sector before it can attract new investment
Balancing act for Libyan leadership
Creating new jobs and remaining popular will challenge Libya’s new leaders as they look to restore growth
