With The Shutdown Over, Can Libya Now Meaningfully Boost Its Oil Production?
Libya’s oil production was cut roughly in half when a blockade of major fields and ports began at the end of August. According to subsequent statements from its National Oil Corporation (NOC), the move is now on to significantly boost its crude production. The aim of this is precisely to orchestrate a rise in Libya’s production capacity to 2 million bpd in the next three to five years. ENI still produces gas in Libya from its Wafa and Bahr Essalam fields operated by Mellitah Oil & Gas, a joint venture between the Italian company and the NOC. It had also agreed to make the development of the Waha-concession North Gialo and NC-98 oil fields a priority, according to the NOC.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2024 15:02 UTC
Climate Change Fuels Libya’s Red Spider Mite Scourge
By Amr FathallaTiny but destructive red mites which thrive in arid conditions have led to huge crop losses in northwestern Libya and threaten to wreak havoc across the wider region. The red spider mites, typically measuring less than half a millimetre, feed on a wide range of plants, sucking the sap and causing leaves and fruits to dry up and fall off. Optimal climateAccording to Suwaisi, climate conditions have accelerated the spread of the pest, especially in the last two years. He said the red spider mite had become a major pest affecting fruit trees, vegetables, and ornamental plants across North Africa. The losses caused by red spider mites are undoubtedly huge, according to Abdul Majeed Al-Baghdadi, head of the management committee of Libya’s National Center for Prevention and Agricultural Quarantine, Tripoli branch.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2024 05:12 UTC
LNG Carrier Fleet Booms
- According to Libya’s national oil company, crude production has recovered to 1.3 million b/d already, depressing sweet grades in the Atlantic Basin+ as European demand remains lukewarm. - Confronted with ebbing domestic natural gas production from the offshore Zohr field, raising the risks of persistent power cuts across the country, Egypt turned to fuel oil for electricity generation. LNG Carrier Fleet Booms Despite Limited Supply Growth- The cost of renting an LNG carrier has dipped to the lowest for this time of the year since at least 2018, Bloomberg reports, despite physical demand for the chilled fuel warming up ahead of the winter season. - Iraq alleges it was compliant with its 4 million b/d production target for the first time in 2024 last month, alleging that crude output in the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region has halved to 150,000 b/d. - Domestic steel demand is expected to fall 3% this year compared to 2023 to about 869 million tonnes, in contrast to global consumption of steel which despite China’s weakness is poised to grow 1.2%.
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2024 04:44 UTC
Libya’s Oil Facilities, Central Bank and NOC May Not Be Out of the Woods Yet
We are closely watching Libya, as we have cautioned readers against pricing in stable oil production in Libya beyond the near-term. Rumors have been circulating via Libyan social media about the alleged resignation of the chairman of the board of the country’s National Oil Company (NOC), Farhat Bengdara. The Oil Ministry has denied there is any truth to the resignation rumors. But this is also how the Central Bank drama started, which led to a blockade of the country’s oil production and exports by General Haftar. Still, if meant as a provocation spread by social media, it is indeed foreshadowing…
Source:Libya Today
October 21, 2024 00:49 UTC
UNDP organises photovoltaic systems training in Cairo for key Libyan stakeholders
The UNDP says it is a major step toward improving renewable energy In Libya. The training and study programme focused on the planning, designing, and installation of utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems and grid-connected rooftop systems. Organized by UNDP, in collaboration with Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), the UNDP says the study tour is part of a broader effort to support Libya’s transition from reliance on hydrocarbons to clean, renewable energy sources. With its abundant sunshine, Libya has significant potential for solar energy projects that can meet domestic energy needs and open new avenues for export and job creation. Funded by the European Union, this initiative, the UNDP explained, underscores Libya’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy portfolio and fostering environmental sustainability.
Source:Libya Today
October 20, 2024 21:41 UTC
Libya UN Staff ID Corruption and Nepotism In Filing on Guterres UNSMIL to Inner City Press
Libya UN Staff ID Corruption and Nepotism In Filing on Guterres UNSMIL to Inner City Press b y Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Book SubstackUN GATE , Oct 20 – How corrupt has the UN become under Antonio Guterres? Nobody trusts her in MOFA and every document coming from her needs to be verified hundreds time, knowing that she is working for other interests than UNSMIL. Instead to suspend all of them, the Mission Leadership has instead covered up and once again promoted Mr. Mostafa as Chief Mission Support and we cannot tolerate anymore this situation. Feedback: Editorial [at] innercitypress.comSDNY Press Room500 Pearl Street, NY NY 10007 USAMail: Box 130222, Chinatown Station, NY NY 10013Reporter's mobile (and weekends): 718-716-3540Other, earlier Inner City Press are listed here, and some are available in the ProQuest service, and now on Lexis-Nexis. Copyright 2006-2024 Inner City Press, Inc. To request reprint or other permission, e-contact Editorial [at] innercitypress.com
Source:Libya Today
October 20, 2024 21:09 UTC
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The UN in Libya launches the second round of its Ra’idat training programme for young women from across the country [EN/AR] - Libya
Thirty-five young women aged 18-30 from across Libya came to Tripoli to undertake the first in a series of six three/four-day training sessions focused on building their communication, teamwork, leadership and advocacy skills as well as their knowledge of human rights. Discussing the barriers young people, particularly young women, face when engaging with decision-makers, Khadija Elboasihi, Women Empowerment Advisor at UNDP Libya, said that: “Knowledge is power. In answer to questions from the young women around online safety and taking advantage of new digital opportunities, she added that the Ra’idat programme was about building the capacity and capability of young women to transform their communities for the better, but that safety was always paramount. وفي معرض مناقشتها للحواجز التي يواجهها الشباب، وخاصة الشابات، عند التعامل مع صناع القرار، قالت مستشارة تمكين المرأة في برنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي في ليبيا، السيدة خديجة البوعيشي، إن "المعرفة قوة. ويتبع برنامج "رائدات" للأمم المتحدة في ليبيا بقيادة من بعثة الأمم المتحدة للدعم في ليبيا، ودعم من هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة الإنمائي واليونيسيف، فضلا عن المفوضية الوطنية العليا للانتخابات كشريك ليبي.
Source:Libya Today
October 20, 2024 20:52 UTC
FM: Egypt has right to defend its water security
CAIR0 – 20 October 2024: Egypt has reserved its right to defend its water security, as guaranteed by international law and the United Nations Charter, said Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty during a joint press conference with his Romanian counterpart Luminița Odobescu in Cairo, on Monday. Abdelatty confirmed that he discussed several regional and international issues with the Romanian Foreign Minister, with a particular focus on the water issue, which he described as existential for Egypt. He remarked that the visit of the Romanian Foreign Minister is part of a series of important exchanges between the two countries in recent years, including President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's visit to Bucharest in June 2019. The meeting covered significant developments related to issues of mutual interest on regional and international fronts. In his speech, Abdelatty emphasized that this training course is the first of its kind between Egypt and Romania on the topic of reconstruction, highlighting the existing coordination on matters of common interest.
Source:Libya Today
October 20, 2024 19:36 UTC
Libya vs Nigeria: Tarnished by Chaos – THISDAYLIVE
On the pitch, however, the real ugliness manifested in the Libyan team’s playing style. This raises important questions about the role of CAF (Confederation of African Football) and FIFA in such situations. The bigger question now is: What does this mean for goodwill and harmony within the African football community? Moreover, African football federations must collaborate more closely to foster good relations, even in the face of fierce competition. It is a reflection of how far we still need to go in fostering a sense of brotherhood within African football, in particular, and the continent of Africa generally.
Source:Libya Today
October 19, 2024 07:09 UTC
CBL announces provision of 15 billion dinars
The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has announced the provision of 15 billion dinars to all operating banks during the coming months, confirming that the actual distribution will begin to all bank branches starting on Sunday. This came during a meeting with the CBL Governor, Naji Issa, on Thursday with the general managers of major banks, and in the presence of the directors of the relevant departments of the CBL. The meeting discussed solving the liquidity crisis, developing electronic payment services, modernizing banking systems, organizing foreign exchange sales, as well as reactivating exchange offices. It also reviewed the start of granting licenses to exchange companies, organizing them, and announcing the actual start of accepting applications as of mid-November.
Source:Libya Observer
October 18, 2024 23:45 UTC
Moscow exhibits Aisha Qaddafi’s art, painted in the slain Libyan leader’s honor
NUM BER 42,500 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s Gaza onslaught. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Netanyahu met on Friday to discuss the aftermath of Sinwar’s death, including the hostages. “Whoever lays down his weapon and returns our hostages — we will allow him to go on living,” he said. But in Gaza, some remained skeptical over the fate of the hostages and what any deal would entail for their future. “What we see is that Netanyahu’s focus is on Gaza — on killing, destruction, and eradication, as the bombings and massacres continue across Gaza,” said Mahmoud Obeid, 42, from northern Gaza.
Source:Libya Today
October 18, 2024 18:42 UTC
Strategic mistake: Israel ‘immortalized’ Hamas leader Sinwar by leaking combat images
In comparison to the deaths of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and former Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, the before-and-after images of Sinwar’s death have generated significant “praise” on social media. The drone image allegedly shows the last moments of Hamas leader Sinwar before his death. Hamas leader Sinwar’s graphic images broadcasted by Israeli TVIDF leaked graphic photos of Sinwar’s dead body to the Israeli media. Israel made the mistake of publishing footage of Yahya Sinwar's last moments. Turkish journalist Ragip Soylu working for Middle East Eye also commented on the “optics” of Sinwar’s death.
Source:Libya Today
October 18, 2024 06:44 UTC
Audit Bureau presses government for action on financial irregularities
The Audit Bureau has called for urgent action on financial and administrative issues within the government, issuing separate letters to Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and Education Minister Moussa Al-Maghrief. Addressing Dbeibeh, the Bureau criticized the inactivity of a technical committee formed by the prime minister in early 2024 to address risks associated with the Wadi Majenin Dam. It urged Dbeibeh to reactivate the committee’s work within a fixed timeframe to avoid potential disasters. In a separate letter to Education Minister Al-Maghrief, the Audit Bureau flagged the ministry’s retention of approximately 32.5 million dinars from the 2021 fiscal year. According to the Bureau, the funds have yet to be transferred to the Ministry of Finance despite repeated requests.
Source:Libya Observer
October 17, 2024 20:43 UTC
The 67th anniversary of the foundation of the Libyan Red Crescent
A celebration was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Tripoli to mark the 67th anniversary of the foundation of the Libyan Red Crescent. The celebration included a solidarity stand for the souls of the martyrs of Gaza and the martyrs of Hurricane Daniel. The ceremony also included a visual presentation highlighting the efforts of the Libyan Red Crescent in providing assistance and support to those affected. During the ceremony, a number of volunteers and participating figures in the Libyan Red Crescent Society, Tripoli Branch, were honored.
Source:Libya Observer
October 17, 2024 16:01 UTC
Rights group calls for unveiling fate of Ikram Al-Saiti
The National Institute for Human Rights in Libya renewed its demand for the Internal Security Agency in Benghazi and the parallel government to reveal the fate of the media figure "Ikram Al-Saiti" and release her unconditionally, calling for holding them responsible for her safety, life and fate. The Institution explained in a statement that "Al-Saiti" was arrested on September 18 in the city of Benghazi by members of the Internal Security Agency led by "Osama Al-Darsi", noting that her fate is still unknown, amid ambiguity about the circumstances of her detention, with news reaching her family, who lost contact with her, about the deterioration of her health condition, and suspicion of her having cancer. It also confirmed that she was not presented to the Public Prosecution to decide on the legality of her detention, and the Internal Security Agency did not specify the charges against her. The Internal Security Agency in the city of Benghazi had confirmed the arrest of Al-Saiti, who works for the Al-Mustaqbal TV Channel affiliated with the House of Representatives, without clarifying the reason for the arrest. In a statement, the Agency pledged to "strike with an iron fist" and pursue "anyone who dares to tamper with the armed forces, reconstruction operations, or the security of citizens."
Source:Libya Observer
October 16, 2024 23:35 UTC