No Result
View All Result
Monday, June 5, 2023
26 °c
Tripoli
24 ° Tue
22 ° Wed
22 ° Thu
24 ° Fri
  • Advertising
  • Contact
LibyaHerald
 
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
  • Home
  • Libya
  • Business
  • Opinion
  • Magazine
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Register
No Result
View All Result
LibyaHerald
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Plans to develop NOC Benghazi branch put on hold following protests in Tripoli

byGeorge Grant
October 16, 2012
Reading Time: 2 mins read
A A
12
SHARES
52
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

By George Grant.

Workers from the NOC in Tripoli complained that the plan represented an unacceptable shift towards federalism in Libya.

Tripoli, 11 October:

Plans to radically enhance the size and power the National Oil Corporation in Benghazi have been put . . .[restrict]on hold following protests from employees based in Tripoli.

The move would have effectively given the Benghazi branch full powers to run the oil sector in eastern Libya, where some 80 per cent of the country’s oil production is located.

Five departments were to have been established, in the fields of petro-chemicals and refining, exploration and production, human resources, administration and finance. Although the NOC technically has an office in Benghazi already, it currently employs just a handful of staff.

RELATED POSTS

Aldabaiba proposes new Road Map for holding elections, loans and land for youth and money for healthcare for war wounded

Cooperation agreements reached between Libyan and the Greek pharmaceutical and medical companies: Tripoli Chamber of Commerce

Having only been signed off on 4 October, NOC Resolution 100 was in force for less than a week before being suspended on Tuesday, and a review of the situation is now underway.

In a statement explaining their discontent with the proposal, the NOC Workers Union in Tripoli complained that the move represented an unacceptable shift towards federalism in Libya by creating separate NOCs in the east and west.

Protests were held inside the company’s main building, and employees met with Oil Minister Abdulrahman Ben Yazza to discuss their concerns.

“Oil and gas is the wealth of Libyans and is the main source of income for the country”, the statement added. “Tampering with this sector would adversely affect all Libyan people, therefore, the NOC’s employees whether in Tripoli, Benghazi or any local council of any city have the right to decide the fate of this sector.

“Any strategic legislation about this wealth must, therefore, be made by the Libyan people represented in the government and the current General National Congress or members of Parliament in the future.”

Following news of the suspension, counter-protests have been held in Benghazi, with oil workers reportedly threatening to ignore instructions from the NOC if the move does not go ahead.

Officials at the NOC in Tripoli have said that their decision on how to proceed should be finalised in the next few days. [/restrict]

 
Tags: featured
Share5Tweet3Share1

Related Posts

Libyan Export Promotion Centre discusses with Italian Chamber export of olive oil, dates and tuna to Italy and Europe
Business

Libyan-Tunisia agricultural, marine and food sector B2B meetings – Tunis 19 to 20 June

June 5, 2023
Tripoli Chamber leading business delegation to Saudi on 22 August
Business

Tripoli Chamber leading business delegation to Saudi on 22 August

June 5, 2023
On National Information Technology Day, the mini-satellite project CubeSat was launched
Business

On National Information Technology Day, the mini-satellite project CubeSat was launched

June 4, 2023
Ministry of Industry provides support to the Industrial Research Centre
Business

Ministry of Industry provides support to the Industrial Research Centre

June 4, 2023
Benghazi Turkish Trade Exhibition postponed to 12-15 June
Business

Benghazi Turkish Trade Exhibition postponed to 12-15 June

June 3, 2023
HB Group opens Apple authorised I-Shop reseller in Tripoli’s Siyahia
Business

HB Group opens Apple authorised I-Shop reseller in Tripoli’s Siyahia

June 3, 2023
Next Post

Saif would be hanged if tried in Libya, says his ICC defence counsel

Libya’s first electronic library

Libya’s first electronic library

 

Advertise on LibyaHerald

Reach thousands of our site visitors daily

240 x 400px

Advertise Here
ADVERTISEMENT

Top Stories

  • State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli

    State recognised militia and Libyan Army clash in central Tripoli

    248 shares
    Share 100 Tweet 62
  • HB Group opens Apple authorised I-Shop reseller in Tripoli’s Siyahia

    70 shares
    Share 28 Tweet 18
  • Members of illegal organizations given imprisonment and death sentences by Misrata Criminal Court

    57 shares
    Share 23 Tweet 14
  • Sirte Oil Company’s smart fields give it higher efficiency, more accurate real-time data for timely decisions

    51 shares
    Share 20 Tweet 13
  • REAoL opens Benghazi office – to open office in south soon

    44 shares
    Share 18 Tweet 11
LibyaHerald

The Libya Herald first appeared on 17 February 2012 – the first anniversary of the Libyan Revolution. Since then, it has become a favourite go-to source on news about Libya, for many in Libya and around the world, regularly attracting millions of hits.

Recent News

Libyan-Tunisia agricultural, marine and food sector B2B meetings – Tunis 19 to 20 June

Tripoli Chamber leading business delegation to Saudi on 22 August

Sitemap

  • Why subscribe?
  • Terms & Conditions
  • FAQs
  • Copyright & Intellectual Property Rights
  • Subscribe now

Newsletters

    Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox.

    Sending ...

    By signing up, I agree to our TOS and Privacy Policy.

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Login
    • Sign Up
    • Cart
    • Libya
    • Business
    • Advertising
    • About us
    • BusinessEye Magazine
    • Letters
    • Features
    • Why subscribe?
    • FAQs
    • Contact

    © 2022 LibyaHerald - Powered by Sparx Solutions.

    Welcome Back!

    Sign In with Facebook
    Sign In with Linked In
    OR

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password? Sign Up

    Create New Account!

    Sign Up with Facebook
    Sign Up with Linked In
    OR

    Fill the forms bellow to register

    *By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
    All fields are required. Log In

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In
    This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
    Are you sure want to unlock this post?
    Unlock left : 0
    Are you sure want to cancel subscription?