Libya HeraldLatest coverage from Libya Heraldhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/enCopyright 2026, Libya HeraldSun, 20 Sep 2026 19:10:00 GMThttps://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationAstro RSS15Newshttps://libyaherald.com/apple-touch-icon.pngLibya Heraldhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com144144Five new wells brought online at Zueitina Oil’s Al-Sabah field - adding 2,000 barrels per day to productionhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/five-new-wells-brought-online-at-zueitina-oils-al-sabah-field-adding-2000-barrels-per-day-to-production/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/five-new-wells-brought-online-at-zueitina-oils-al-sabah-field-adding-2000-barrels-per-day-to-production/Libya’s Zueitina Oil Company reported today that its technical teams completed final preparations at the Al-Sabah field and successfully brought five...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 19:10:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateOil ProductionEnergy InfrastructurePetroleumzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)CBL source to Libya Herald: Central Bank plans to inject quantities of foreign currency into market over coming dayshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-source-to-libya-herald-central-bank-plans-to-inject-quantities-of-foreign-currency-into-market-over-coming-days/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-source-to-libya-herald-central-bank-plans-to-inject-quantities-of-foreign-currency-into-market-over-coming-days/An informed source at the Central Bank of Libya told the Libya Herald today that the Bank plans to inject quantities of foreign currency into the mark...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:48:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyLibyan DinarMonetary policyCurrency ExchangeForeign ReservesBlack Marketibas1213@yahoo.com (Ibrahim Senusi)Supporting the Libyan dinar should not mean defending the exchange rate alonehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/supporting-the-libyan-dinar-should-not-mean-defending-the-exchange-rate-alone/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/supporting-the-libyan-dinar-should-not-mean-defending-the-exchange-rate-alone/Supporting the Libyan dinar should not mean defending the exchange rate alone, says Dr Najah Altorjman, Corporate Governance Researcher at the Sunderl...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:16:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyMonetary policyPublic ExpenditureFiscal Reformpurchasing powerfinancial integrityzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)''Libyan-British Business Day'' to be held in London on 23 Novemberhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-british-business-day-to-be-held-in-london-on-23-november/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-british-business-day-to-be-held-in-london-on-23-november/The Libyan Business Council (LBC) announced today that the ‘‘Libyan-British Business Day’’ will be held on 23 November in London.The event comes under...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:48:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentforeign investmentTrade RelationsPrivate SectorBusiness Cooperationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)CBL’s Sharia Board confirms validity of Personal FX grant & Unrestricted Mudaraba Certificates of Deposithttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbls-sharia-board-confirms-validity-of-personal-fx-grant-unrestricted-mudaraba-certificates-of-deposit/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbls-sharia-board-confirms-validity-of-personal-fx-grant-unrestricted-mudaraba-certificates-of-deposit/The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) announced today that its Central (Islamic) Sharia Supervisory Board confirmed the religious validity of the foreign cu...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:52:00 GMTEconomy & Policyforeign exchangefinancial regulationIslamic FinanceCentral BankingSharia compliancezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Misrata Free Zone explores new trade and investment opportunities with Maltahttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/misrata-free-zone-explores-new-trade-and-investment-opportunities-with-malta/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/misrata-free-zone-explores-new-trade-and-investment-opportunities-with-malta/The Director General of the Misrata Free Zone (MFZ), Ayman Al-Darwish, met today with Sean Circop, Chargé d'affaires at the Maltese Embassy in Li...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:26:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyLibya-Malta Relationsmaritime logisticsInvestment PromotionForeign tradeMisrata Free Zoneibas1213@yahoo.com (Ibrahim Senusi)Libya request technical & legal support from International Criminal Court for investigations into drone attacks cellhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-request-technical-legal-support-from-international-criminal-court-for-investigations-into-drone-attacks-cell/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-request-technical-legal-support-from-international-criminal-court-for-investigations-into-drone-attacks-cell/Mohamed Al-Menfi, Head of Libya’s Presidential Council, announced that Libya has submitted a formal request to the Office of the Prosecutor of the Int...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:37:00 GMTSecurity & RiskInternational LawCritical InfrastructureSabotageJudicial investigationdrone attackszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Spanish Ambassador meets NDA head in Benghazi – extends invitation to visit Madridhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/spanish-ambassador-meets-nda-head-in-benghazi-extends-invitation-to-visit-madrid/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/spanish-ambassador-meets-nda-head-in-benghazi-extends-invitation-to-visit-madrid/The Spanish Embassy in Libya reported that the Spanish Ambassador, Javier Soria, and his accompanying delegation, met with the Director-General of the...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:49:00 GMTEconomy & Policyforeign investmentBilateral RelationsInfrastructure DevelopmentDiplomatic Visitszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Germany’s MAN Truck & Bus Company appoints Libya Motors Company as its new exclusive distributor in Libyahttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/germanys-man-truck-bus-company-appoints-libya-motors-company-as-its-new-exclusive-distributor-in-libya/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/germanys-man-truck-bus-company-appoints-libya-motors-company-as-its-new-exclusive-distributor-in-libya/Germany’s MAN Truck & Bus Company announced last Thursday (17 September) that it has appointed the private sector entity, Libya Motors Company, as...Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:05:00 GMTBusiness & InvestmentPrivate Sector PartnershipAutomotive IndustryCommercial Vehiclesexclusive distributionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Tripoli Libyan government denies intention to suppress identity and nationality of so-called drone sabotage cellhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-libyan-government-denies-intention-to-suppress-identity-and-nationality-of-so-called-drone-sabotage-cell/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-libyan-government-denies-intention-to-suppress-identity-and-nationality-of-so-called-drone-sabotage-cell/The Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Defence confirmed, in an official statement yesterday, that ‘‘investigations are ongoing regarding the sabotage c...Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:20:00 GMTSecurity & RiskNational SecurityCritical InfrastructureSabotagedrone attacksoil facilitieszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Governor of Central Bank of Libya holds meetings with major international financial institutions & banks in Londonhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/governor-of-central-bank-of-libya-holds-meetings-with-major-international-financial-institutions-banks-in-london/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/governor-of-central-bank-of-libya-holds-meetings-with-major-international-financial-institutions-banks-in-london/The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) reported yesterday that its Governor, Naji Issa, and his accompanying delegation, held an extensive meeting in London...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:56:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyMonetary policyBanking SectorDigital TransformationFinancial ReformCorrespondent Bankingzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Germany’s BMA signs contract to construct 2,500 tons per day Julyana Sugar Planthttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/germanys-bma-signs-contract-to-construct-2500-tons-per-day-julyana-sugar-plant/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/germanys-bma-signs-contract-to-construct-2500-tons-per-day-julyana-sugar-plant/Julyana Free Zone reported today that Mohamed Ben Attia, the Juliana Sugar Project Manager, signed a contract to construct the Juliana Sugar Plant wit...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:11:00 GMTBusiness & Investmentforeign investmentFood ProcessingJulyana Free Zoneindustrial constructionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Reactivation of the Qardabiya-Sadada section Man-Made River system after a 13-year hiatushttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/reactivation-of-the-qardabiya-sadada-section-man-made-river-system-after-a-13-year-hiatus/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/reactivation-of-the-qardabiya-sadada-section-man-made-river-system-after-a-13-year-hiatus/The National Development Agency (NDA) and the Man-Made River Authority held a ceremony yesterday in the city of Sirte to mark the reactivation of the...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:54:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentSirteWater InfrastructureWater SecurityPublic WorksCivil Engineeringzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Governor of Central Bank of Libya meets Chief Economic Adviser at UK Foreign Officehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/governor-of-central-bank-of-libya-meets-chief-economic-adviser-at-uk-foreign-office/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/governor-of-central-bank-of-libya-meets-chief-economic-adviser-at-uk-foreign-office/The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, met last Wednesday (16 September), at the UK Foreign Office headquarters in London, with t...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:50:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyCentral Bank of LibyaInternational CooperationMonetary policyBanking Reformfinancial regulationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Zawia Oil Refining Company’s Oil Blending & Packaging Plant Upgrade Project enters implementation phasehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/zawia-oil-refining-companys-oil-blending-packaging-plant-upgrade-project-enters-implementation-phase/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/zawia-oil-refining-companys-oil-blending-packaging-plant-upgrade-project-enters-implementation-phase/Zawia Oil Refining Company announced today that, following the completion and approval of designs and engineering specifications for the Oil Blending...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:26:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateOil RefiningInfrastructure UpgradeIndustrial Modernizationlubricant productionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)OMV classifies “Essar” well in Libya’s Sirte Basin commercially viable - following completion of technical & economic evaluationshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/omv-classifies-essar-well-in-libyas-sirte-basin-commercially-viable-following-completion-of-technical-economic-evaluations/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/omv-classifies-essar-well-in-libyas-sirte-basin-commercially-viable-following-completion-of-technical-economic-evaluations/OMV announced yesterday that following the completion of technical and economic evaluations, the OMV operated “Essar” well in Libya’s Sirte Basin has...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:45:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateSirte BasinEnergy SectorOil Explorationconcession C 103zaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libya sells 1M barrels of crude to India at record premium of US$ 23 per barrel above Brent prices for Octoberhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-sells-1m-barrels-of-crude-to-india-at-record-premium-of-us-23-per-barrel-above-brent-prices-for-october/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-sells-1m-barrels-of-crude-to-india-at-record-premium-of-us-23-per-barrel-above-brent-prices-for-october/Libya has executed a landmark transaction by selling one million barrels of crude oil to an Indian buyer, securing a premium that stands as potentiall...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:11:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateTrade AgreementsOil PricingCrude Oil ExportsIndia-Libya RelationsEnergy Marketszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)National Conference on Just & Sustainable Energy Transition to be held in Tripoli on 24 Septemberhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/national-conference-on-just-sustainable-energy-transition-to-be-held-in-tripoli-on-24-september/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/national-conference-on-just-sustainable-energy-transition-to-be-held-in-tripoli-on-24-september/Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas announced yesterday that it will be hosting the National Conference on Just and Sustainable Energy Transition on 24 Se...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:22:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateNational ConferenceEnergy SectorEnergy TransitionSustainable Energyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)CBL Governor Issa meets Governor of the Bank of England to enhance cooperation and exchange expertise in banking operationshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-governor-issa-meets-governor-of-the-bank-of-england-to-enhance-cooperation-and-exchange-expertise-in-banking-operations/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/cbl-governor-issa-meets-governor-of-the-bank-of-england-to-enhance-cooperation-and-exchange-expertise-in-banking-operations/The Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL), Naji Issa, met yesterday with the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey—who also serves as C...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:07:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyMonetary policyFinancial StabilityBanking SectorFinancial InclusionForeign Reserveszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Black boxes of Misrata Airport Cessna private jet crash recovered - will be decoded at specialized centrehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/black-boxes-of-misrata-airport-cessna-private-jet-crash-recovered-will-be-decoded-at-specialized-centre/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/black-boxes-of-misrata-airport-cessna-private-jet-crash-recovered-will-be-decoded-at-specialized-centre/Libya’s Tripoli Ministry of Transport’s Civil Aviation Authority released a statement yesterday about the Cessna private jet that crashed at Misrata A...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:01:00 GMTSecurity & RiskAviation SafetyAir Traffic ControlMisrata AirportAccident Investigationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Benghazi Metro Project: an urban line along the city’s coastal corridor discussed at GCUPI-Benghazihttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/benghazi-metro-project-an-urban-line-along-the-citys-coastal-corridor-discussed-at-gcupi-benghazi/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/benghazi-metro-project-an-urban-line-along-the-citys-coastal-corridor-discussed-at-gcupi-benghazi/At the Global Competitive Urban Planning Initiative for Greater Benghazi (GCUPI-Benghazi), launched in the city last week by the Libya Development and...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:16:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentUrban PlanningPublic transportInfrastructure InvestmentRailway Infrastructurezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libya is withholding US$ 25 million in blocked international airline funds: IATAhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-is-withholding-us-25-million-in-blocked-international-airline-funds-iata/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-is-withholding-us-25-million-in-blocked-international-airline-funds-iata/Libya is holding US$ 25 million in blocked international airline funds according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This puts it i...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:44:00 GMTEconomy & Policyforeign exchangeInternational TradeAviation PolicyAirline IndustryCentral Bankzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)‘‘Leading international companies’’ discuss with Customs Authority activating automated inspection contracts & projects‎https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/leading-international-companies-discuss-with-customs-authority-activating-automated-inspection-contracts-projects/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/leading-international-companies-discuss-with-customs-authority-activating-automated-inspection-contracts-projects/Libya’s Customs Authority reported yesterday that‎ an extensive meeting was held at its headquarters under the chairmanship of Major General Moussa Al...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMTInfrastructure & Developmentborder securitySmugglingPort InfrastructureCustoms AuthorityLogistics Technologyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)PFG threaten complete closure of seven oil fields including Sharara and El-feel in a week’s time if demands are not met https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/pfg-threaten-complete-closure-of-seven-oil-fields-including-sharara-and-el-feel-in-a-weeks-time-if-demands-are-not-met/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/pfg-threaten-complete-closure-of-seven-oil-fields-including-sharara-and-el-feel-in-a-weeks-time-if-demands-are-not-met/In a video statement issued yesterday, the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) in the Southwestern Branch announced a partial reduction in production for...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:20:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateOil ProductionForce MajeureLabor StrikesOil InfrastructureInfrastructure Securityzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Follow up on the status of dams in the western region conducted in anticipation of arrival of rainhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/follow-up-on-the-status-of-dams-in-the-western-region-conducted-in-anticipation-of-arrival-of-rain/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/follow-up-on-the-status-of-dams-in-the-western-region-conducted-in-anticipation-of-arrival-of-rain/The Director of the Dams Department at the Tripoli based Libyan Ministry of Water Resources, Salem Al-Sharif, reported yesterday that the current situ...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:45:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentWater InfrastructureWater Resourcesdam monitoringdisaster preventionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Renewable Energy Authority of Libya discusses with LBBC delegation cooperation opportunities in renewable energyhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/renewable-energy-authority-of-libya-discusses-with-lbbc-delegation-cooperation-opportunities-in-renewable-energy/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/renewable-energy-authority-of-libya-discusses-with-lbbc-delegation-cooperation-opportunities-in-renewable-energy/The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) reported yesterday that it had held a meeting at its Tripoli headquarters, headed by its Chairman Abde...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:21:00 GMTEnergy & Climateforeign investmentEnergy InfrastructureRenewable EnergySolar EnergyWind Energyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Pilot and copilot of Misrata Airport crashed private jet found intoxicated: Attorney Generalhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/pilot-and-copilot-of-misrata-airport-crashed-private-jet-found-intoxicated-attorney-general/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/pilot-and-copilot-of-misrata-airport-crashed-private-jet-found-intoxicated-attorney-general/The Attorney General’s Office reported late yesterday that both the pilot and copilot of the private jet that crashed at Misrata Airport last Monday (...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:48:00 GMTSecurity & RiskAir TransportAviation SafetyJudicial investigationMisrata Airportzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Rob Rockefeller Standard Carbon – Tunisia signs MoU with Libya's Green Industry Centrehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/rob-rockefeller-standard-carbon-tunisia-signs-mou-with-libyas-green-industry-centre/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/rob-rockefeller-standard-carbon-tunisia-signs-mou-with-libyas-green-industry-centre/Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals' Green Industry Centre announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:17:00 GMTEconomy & PolicySustainabilityIndustrial CooperationGreen IndustryCarbon Emissionsenvironmental auditingzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Visit by high-level Libyan Presidential Guard delegation to France focusing on protection of institutions and individualshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/visit-by-high-level-libyan-presidential-guard-delegation-to-france-focusing-on-protection-of-institutions-and-individuals/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/visit-by-high-level-libyan-presidential-guard-delegation-to-france-focusing-on-protection-of-institutions-and-individuals/The French Embassy in Tripoli reported today that on 7 and 9 September 2026, the Internal Security Service of the French Embassy in Libya organized a...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:12:00 GMTSecurity & RiskBilateral RelationsMilitary TrainingSecurity CooperationVIP protectionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libya Healthcare Forum and Exhibition 2026 kicks off at Tripoli International Fairgroundshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-healthcare-forum-and-exhibition-2026-kicks-off-at-tripoli-international-fairgrounds/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libya-healthcare-forum-and-exhibition-2026-kicks-off-at-tripoli-international-fairgrounds/The 18th edition of the Libya International Healthcare Forum and Exhibition (LHE 2026) kicked off at the Tripoli International Fairgrounds on 13 Septe...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:39:00 GMTHealthcare & PharmaDigital TransformationHealthcare SectorPublic-Private PartnershipsMedical Technologyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Stability of dinar needs fiscal discipline, unification of spending channels, and commitment to unified agreement by allhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/stability-of-dinar-needs-fiscal-discipline-unification-of-spending-channels-and-commitment-to-unified-agreement-by-all/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/stability-of-dinar-needs-fiscal-discipline-unification-of-spending-channels-and-commitment-to-unified-agreement-by-all/Reviewing his achievements since his appointment two years ago, the Governor of the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Naji Issa said that it is clear that t...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:09:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyPublic SpendingMonetary policyFiscal ReformExchange RateDigital Bankingzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Tripoli Chamber of Commerce discusses decision to regulate imports for the purpose of tradehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-chamber-of-commerce-discusses-decision-to-regulate-imports-for-the-purpose-of-trade/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-chamber-of-commerce-discusses-decision-to-regulate-imports-for-the-purpose-of-trade/The Tripoli Chamber of Commerce held a meeting with attending members yesterday to discuss the Minister of Economy and Trade's Decision No. (449)...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:47:00 GMTEconomy & PolicySupply ChainTrade PolicyLetters of CreditPrivate SectorImport Regulationszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Mandatory registration of importers & exporters in Unified Digital System for Trade (PTS)‎ announced by Ministry of Economyhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/mandatory-registration-of-importers-exporters-in-unified-digital-system-for-trade-pts-announced-by-ministry-of-economy/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/mandatory-registration-of-importers-exporters-in-unified-digital-system-for-trade-pts-announced-by-ministry-of-economy/The Minister of Economy and Trade issued Decree No. (465) of 2026 yesterday on the mandatory registration of importers and exporters in the Unified Di...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:40:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyImport RegulationTrade FacilitationExport PolicyDigital Tradecustomszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Illegal valve closure by Petroleum Facilities Guards results in production shutdown of Hamada–Zawia main oil transport pipelinehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/illegal-valve-closure-by-petroleum-facilities-guards-results-in-production-shutdown-of-hamada-zawia-main-oil-transport-pipeline/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/illegal-valve-closure-by-petroleum-facilities-guards-results-in-production-shutdown-of-hamada-zawia-main-oil-transport-pipeline/The National Oil Corporation (NOC) reports that a group from the Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) illegally closed the valve on the main oil transport...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:06:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateOil ProductionEnergy InfrastructureNOCPFGpipeline shutdownzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)68 boycotting HoR members reject today’s inquorate session – threaten to form breakaway body under new Speakerhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/68-boycotting-hor-members-reject-todays-inquorate-session-threaten-to-form-breakaway-body-under-new-speaker/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/68-boycotting-hor-members-reject-todays-inquorate-session-threaten-to-form-breakaway-body-under-new-speaker/68 House of Representatives (HoR) members announced to Libyan media their refusal to hold or participate in an HoR session today unless the procedures...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:50:00 GMTGovernment & PoliticsPolitical CrisisParliamentary procedureHouse of RepresentativesAguila Salehlegislative sessionzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)After morning air crash - Misrata Airport to reopen tonight at 10pm local timehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/after-morning-air-crash-misrata-airport-to-reopen-tonight-at-10pm-local-time/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/after-morning-air-crash-misrata-airport-to-reopen-tonight-at-10pm-local-time/Misrata Airport announced that it is to resume flights tonight at 10pm local time.This comes after an empty private passenger jet crashed this morning...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:41:00 GMTInfrastructure & DevelopmentAviation SafetyAirport OperationsEmergency LandingMisrata Airportzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Green Industry Centre participates in Tunis workshop on Libya’s National Green Economy Roadmaphttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/green-industry-centre-participates-in-tunis-workshop-on-libyas-national-green-economy-roadmap/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/green-industry-centre-participates-in-tunis-workshop-on-libyas-national-green-economy-roadmap/The Green Industry Centre, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, participated in a workshop titled "National Green Economy Roadmap for L...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyRenewable EnergyCircular EconomySustainable TransportGreen Economyindustrial transformationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)HoR holds official closed session – ''approves'' 4+4 Committee agreementhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/hor-holds-official-closed-session-approves-44-committee-agreement/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/hor-holds-official-closed-session-approves-44-committee-agreement/The House of Representatives held an official but closed session today at its Benghazi headquarters, presided over by Speaker Ageela Saleh.According t...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:02:00 GMTGovernment & PoliticsHigh National Elections CommissionPublic Sector SalariesPension ReformHouse of Representatives4+4 Committeezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)MoneyGram sign partnership with Libya’s Jumhouria Bank to launch Rapid Money Transfer Servicehttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/moneygram-sign-partnership-with-libyas-jumhouria-bank-to-launch-rapid-money-transfer-service/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/moneygram-sign-partnership-with-libyas-jumhouria-bank-to-launch-rapid-money-transfer-service/Jumhouria Bank reported today that it has entered a partnership with MoneyGram to launch a rapid money transfer service for its customers.Libya's...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:38:00 GMTBusiness & InvestmentInternational FinanceFinancial TechnologyBanking Servicesmoney transferzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)National Oil Corporation discusses cooperation and technology transfer with British partners and major energy companieshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/national-oil-corporation-discusses-cooperation-and-technology-transfer-with-british-partners-and-major-energy-companies/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/national-oil-corporation-discusses-cooperation-and-technology-transfer-with-british-partners-and-major-energy-companies/Libya's state National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman, Masoud Suleiman, held an extensive meeting attended by various NOC department heads and sp...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:00 GMTEnergy & Climateoil and gasEnergy InfrastructureCapacity BuildingTechnology TransferInternational Partnershipszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Misrata Airport closed as empty private plane crashes during attempted emergency landinghttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/misrata-airport-closed-as-empty-private-plane-crashes-during-attempted-emergency-landing/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/misrata-airport-closed-as-empty-private-plane-crashes-during-attempted-emergency-landing/A private passenger plane has crashed, overrunning the runway at Misrata Airport, while attempting an emergency landing this morning. The plane caught...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:21:00 GMTSecurity & RiskAir TravelMisrata AirportAviation IncidentTransport Safetyzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)NOC Chairman Suleiman discussions with Jeremy Berndt included status of US companies in Libyan oil sectorhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/noc-chairman-suleiman-discussions-with-jeremy-berndt-included-status-of-us-companies-in-libyan-oil-sector/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/noc-chairman-suleiman-discussions-with-jeremy-berndt-included-status-of-us-companies-in-libyan-oil-sector/The National Oil Corporation’s (NOC) chairman, Masoud Suleiman, reported yesterday that he had met with the Senior Policy Advisor for Libyan Affairs a...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMTEnergy & Climateforeign investmentOil ProductionEnergy InfrastructureUnified Spending Agreementzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Egyptian Madkour company to implement € 100 million three power generation plants in Libyahttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/egyptian-madkour-company-to-implement-eur-100-million-three-power-generation-plants-in-libya/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/egyptian-madkour-company-to-implement-eur-100-million-three-power-generation-plants-in-libya/The General Electricity Company of Libya has agreed contracts with the Egyptian Madkour company to implement three power generation plants with a tota...Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:32:00 GMTEnergy & Climateforeign investmentPower Generationenergy cooperationElectrical InfrastructurePower Gridzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)"Fezzan Revolutionary Force" announce closure of Libya's southern borders in response to Hafter’s siege of Qatrunhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/fezzan-revolutionary-force-announce-closure-of-libyas-southern-borders-in-response-to-hafters-siege-of-qatrun/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/fezzan-revolutionary-force-announce-closure-of-libyas-southern-borders-in-response-to-hafters-siege-of-qatrun/The so-called "Fezzan Revolutionary Force" announced yesterday the immediate closure of Libya's southern borders to all truck movement...Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:01:00 GMTSecurity & Riskborder securityLibyan National ArmyTebuFezzanQatrunzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Launch of National Tourist Caravan Programme from the city of Khoms‎https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/launch-of-national-tourist-caravan-programme-from-the-city-of-khoms/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/launch-of-national-tourist-caravan-programme-from-the-city-of-khoms/The National Tourist Caravan Programme was launched from the city of Khoms yesterday, home to the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna.The programme is a unifi...Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:36:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyInternational CooperationLibya-Tunisia RelationsCultural HeritageTourism Promotionbrandingzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Petroleum Facilities Guards blockade Zawia Oil Refinery’s main entrance in protest at pay and conditionshttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/petroleum-facilities-guards-blockade-zawia-oil-refinerys-main-entrance-in-protest-at-pay-and-conditions/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/petroleum-facilities-guards-blockade-zawia-oil-refinerys-main-entrance-in-protest-at-pay-and-conditions/Zawia Oil Refinery today confirmed the news, that has been circulating on social media for several days, that the Ministry of Defence’s Petroleum Faci...Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:02:00 GMTEnergy & ClimateEnergy InfrastructureOil RefineryIndustrial ActionLabor Disputezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Brega’s Al-Hani Cooking Gas Cylinder Filling Depot to raise its capacity to 25,000 per dayhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/bregas-al-hani-cooking-gas-cylinder-filling-depot-to-raise-its-capacity-to-25000-per-day/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/bregas-al-hani-cooking-gas-cylinder-filling-depot-to-raise-its-capacity-to-25000-per-day/Brega Petroleum Marketing Company announced yesterday that a new expanded cylinder filling system will soon enable its Al-Hani Cooking Gas Cylinder Fi...Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:43:00 GMTEconomy & PolicyEnergy InfrastructureFuel distributionCooking Gaspetroleum marketingzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Libyan Export Development Authority announces launch of direct shipping line from Misrata to Western Africahttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-export-development-authority-announces-launch-of-direct-shipping-line-from-misrata-to-western-africa/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/libyan-export-development-authority-announces-launch-of-direct-shipping-line-from-misrata-to-western-africa/The Libyan Export Development Authority (LEDA) announced today that it has launched a direct shipping line from Misrata Free Zone port, passing throug...Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:02:00 GMTEconomy & Policymaritime logisticsTrade RoutesNon-oil exportsMisrata Free Zonezaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)Tripoli based Ministry of Defence denies allowing use of its military bases to target Russian oil tankershttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-based-ministry-of-defence-denies-allowing-use-of-its-military-bases-to-target-russian-oil-tankers/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/tripoli-based-ministry-of-defence-denies-allowing-use-of-its-military-bases-to-target-russian-oil-tankers/‎The Tripoli based Ministry of Defence denied last night allowing the use of the Misrata military base, or any other western Libyan military facility,...Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:26:00 GMTSecurity & RiskNational SovereigntyMilitary BaseDefence Policyforeign military cooperationzaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)UN Libya commemorates three-year anniversary of Derna floods of 10-11 Septemberhttps://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/un-libya-commemorates-three-year-anniversary-of-derna-floods-of-10-11-september/https://staging2.libyaherald.com/2026/09/un-libya-commemorates-three-year-anniversary-of-derna-floods-of-10-11-september/UN Libya said three years after the devastating floods in Derna (10-11 September) and other parts of northeastern Libya, the pain of that night remain...Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTCulture & SocietyreconstructionHumanitarian AssistanceDisaster RecoveryDerna Floodszaptia@libyaherald.com (Sami Zaptia)