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Libya sets date for national energy transition summit in Tripoli
Libya's Ministry of Oil and Gas will bring together energy sector institutions in Tripoli on 24 September for a national conference focused on just and sustainable energy transition, aiming to chart a path for the country's energy future.
Libya restores oil output after temporary field shutdown
Libya's oil sector is back to normal after a brief shutdown at several fields, according to the National Oil Corporation. Production recovered quickly, highlighting both the sector's resilience and its ongoing security risks.
US hosts Maghreb energy officials for LNG technology push
The US Trade and Development Agency is bringing energy officials from Egypt, Jordan and Morocco to Washington and Houston, aiming to position American LNG technology and exports at the center of North Africa's expanding gas investment plans.
Zenith Energy disputes Tunisia arbitration, citing tribunal conflict
Zenith Energy is taking its $130 million dispute with Tunisia to the European Court of Human Rights, alleging the arbitration process was compromised by undisclosed ties between the tribunal president and Tunisia's legal counsel.
Moroccan diesel prices overtake gasoline as summer fuel hikes bite
Diesel now costs more than gasoline in Morocco, reaching up to 15.35 dirhams per litre after a series of summer price hikes. The increase is squeezing households and transport operators, driven by global supply disruptions and rising oil prices.
Oil prices surge as Saudi pipeline and Libyan fields halt flows
A sudden halt at Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and shutdowns at Libyan oil fields have sent oil prices sharply higher, exposing the market's vulnerability to regional supply shocks and escalating geopolitical risks.
Libyan oil supply faces shutdown threat as NOC warns of force majeure
Libya's National Oil Corporation has halted production at key fields after a pipeline valve was forcibly closed by the Petroleum Facilities Guard. With further shutdowns threatened, the NOC is preparing to invoke force majeure, risking a new blow to Libya's oil-dependent economy.
Libya invites Russian energy firms to run oil refineries and exports
Libya is seeking Russian help to rebuild its oil industry, offering Russian companies direct control over refineries and exports as the country struggles with fuel shortages and political divisions.
Libya oil and gas revenues hit fifteen billion dollars in eight months
Libya's Ministry of Oil and Gas has disclosed that the country earned 15.2 billion dollars from oil and gas between January and August 2026. The figures reveal both the sector's dominance in state finances and the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades.
Stellantis Morocco tests off-grid solar EV charging at Bouskoura
Stellantis Morocco has launched a fully off-grid, solar-powered EV charging station at its Motor Village Bouskoura site, testing how clean mobility infrastructure can be quickly deployed in areas without reliable grid access.
Libya seeks British energy technology to modernize oil and gas sector
Libya's National Oil Corporation is moving to secure advanced British and international technology for its oil and gas sector, aiming to accelerate production, modernise infrastructure, and build national expertise through direct cooperation with industry giants.
Libya aims for record gas output in five-year expansion plan
Libya's government has announced plans to raise daily gas production to 4 billion standard cubic feet within five years, signaling a major push to monetize discovered reserves and reposition the country in regional energy markets.
Egypt's Madkour lands Libya power plant contracts as Tripoli seeks grid relief
Libya's General Electricity Company has awarded Egyptian firm Madkour contracts to build three power plants worth around 100 million euros, aiming to add 660 megawatts and address chronic blackouts as regional energy ties deepen.
Zenith Energy takes Tunisia arbitration fight to Swiss and European courts
Zenith Energy's subsidiary is challenging a $130 million arbitration loss to Tunisia, alleging tribunal bias and undisclosed contacts. The company is now appealing to Switzerland's top court and the European Court of Human Rights, raising the stakes for energy arbitration in the region.
Synhelion plans $1 billion synthetic fuel plant in Morocco
Synhelion has signed a memorandum with Morocco to develop a $1 billion Sun-to-Liquid plant in Tan-Tan, aiming to produce 100,000 tonnes of renewable synthetic fuel each year and strengthen Morocco's position in the global clean fuels sector.
RINA opens Casablanca office to tap Morocco's green hydrogen push
RINA has set up a new subsidiary in Casablanca, positioning itself to work directly with Morocco's growing green hydrogen sector and industrial decarbonisation plans as the country ramps up renewable energy targets and port capacity.
Algeria condemns drone strike on Saudi pipeline, warns of regional risks
Algeria has strongly criticized recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline, warning that such incidents threaten regional stability and the security of vital energy routes.
Libya's election deal exposes oil sector to renewed risk
Libya's rival factions have signed a UN-backed election roadmap promising national polls within two years. But persistent divisions and fragile security leave the country's oil sector vulnerable to fresh disruption.
Morocco stalls on Nador gas terminal as energy dependence on Spain persists
Morocco's plan to end its reliance on Spanish gas infrastructure has hit a wall after the suspension of the Nador West Med terminal project, leaving the country's energy security tethered to Madrid and exposing Rabat to ongoing political and supply risks.
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece press for legal clarity on Eastern Mediterranean maritime borders
Egypt, Cyprus, and Greece have restated their demand that all maritime agreements in the Eastern Mediterranean follow UNCLOS and international law. The leaders also urged the removal of foreign forces from Libya and called for quicker progress on shared energy projects.
Algeria and Chad launch joint push in hydrocarbons sector
Algeria and Chad have initiated a targeted mission to deepen collaboration in hydrocarbons, signaling a calculated move to strengthen economic ties and leverage shared energy interests across North Africa and the Sahel.
Algeria launches new mining law to break resource dependency
Algeria's sweeping New Mining Law aims to transform a sector long overshadowed by hydrocarbons, opening the door to foreign investment and competitive tenders while regional neighbors clamp down on foreign access. The stakes are high for Algeria's economic future.
SLB commits to deeper investment in Libya oil sector partnership
SLB has declared it will not scale back in Libya and instead plans to expand investment and operations to support the National Oil Corporation's production ambitions, as NOC leadership demands concrete long term commitments amid rising competition.
India targets Algerian mining sector for strategic technology partnership
India is moving to deepen its economic footprint in Algeria by prioritising technology transfer and joint ventures in the mining sector, as Ambassador Swati Vijay Kulkarni calls for a concrete action plan to modernise Algeria's mineral value chain.
Algeria deploys military power to secure Niger border after coup threat
Algeria has escalated its military involvement in Niger, deploying fighter jets and helicopters to support the junta after a failed coup attempt. The move signals a shift in Algiers' Sahel strategy and raises the stakes for regional security and energy infrastructure.
UN faces pressure to halt resource-driven transformation in Western Sahara
Western Sahara Resource Watch is urging the UN to intervene as Morocco's exploitation of Western Sahara's fisheries, phosphates and renewables accelerates, warning that unchecked economic development risks locking in realities before self-determination is achieved.
Morocco secures Synhelion synthetic fuel plant in Tan-Tan
Morocco has landed a major clean-energy investment as Synhelion signs a deal to build a synthetic fuel plant in Tan-Tan, aiming for 100000 tonnes of renewable fuel annually and positioning the country as a regional green industry hub.
Azerbaijan and Algeria set 2027 for high-stakes energy and trade summit
Azerbaijan and Algeria have locked in early 2027 for their inaugural joint commission meeting in Baku, aiming to formalize expanding energy, trade, and technical ties. The move signals a calculated push to leverage OPEC+ alignment and deepen state company partnerships.
Algeria redraws its security map with fighter jet deployment in Niger
Algeria's unprecedented deployment of Su-30 jets to Niger marks a decisive shift in its security doctrine, linking military presence to energy investments and signaling that instability in the Sahel now falls within Algiers's strategic perimeter.
Libya arrests sabotage cell after drone strikes hit key energy sites
Libya's UN-backed government says it has dismantled a sabotage cell accused of orchestrating a wave of drone attacks on vital oil and electricity infrastructure in Zawiya and Tripoli, arresting five suspects and warning of a broader plot targeting the country's energy sector.
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