The National Oil Corporation has issued a statement today, Thursday, denying the false claims made by the Africa Intelligence website in an article titled “Tripoli prosecutor probes NOC payments to oil trader BGN International”, published on February 21, 2023.

The NOC clarified that the website’s claim that the Attorney General in Tripoli has opened an investigation into payments made by the NOC to certain external parties is false.

The NOC affirmed that it operates in accordance with Libyan legislation, provisions, and laws, and always seeks to professionally implement its contracts while considering the importance of preserving the interests of the Libyan state and people.

The NOC added that it operates with neutrality and independence throughout Libya and noted that it is taking legal action against parties that spread fake news in an attempt to tarnish the image of the corporation and its board of directors and to involve it in any political conflict.