Libya's state National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, held an extensive meeting attended by various NOC department heads and specialists, alongside representatives from major British and international companies operating in the oil, gas, and energy sectors—including BP, Shell, KBR, Vitol, and Glencore.
Representatives from the British Embassy in Libya and the coordinator of the Libyan British Business Council (LBBC) were also present.
The meeting reviewed prospects for cooperation and opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the NOC and the British side. Discussions focused on leveraging the expertise, technical capabilities, and modern technologies possessed by the participating companies to support the NOC’s plans for developing the oil and gas sector, increasing production, and enhancing the efficiency of operations and facilities.
Chairman Suleiman emphasized the importance of translating these meetings into practical cooperation programmes. He directed the NOC’s technical and specialized departments to establish direct working channels with the participating companies—each within its respective field of expertise—to review sector needs and discuss cooperation opportunities, solutions, and technologies that these companies can offer, with the aim of identifying actionable projects and areas for joint collaboration.
High-priority issues
The meeting also addressed a range of high-priority issues, foremost among them:
- Development and increased production of oil and gas
- Facility efficiency
- Maintenance
- Asset management and safety
- Infrastructure development
- Deployment of modern technologies
- Training, knowledge transfer, and national capacity building
The NOC said this meeting takes place within the framework of its drive to expand cooperation with leading international companies, attract expertise and advanced technologies to the Libyan oil and gas sector, and build effective partnerships that contribute to implementing the NOC's plans to increase production, improve operational efficiency, and boost investment.
