Libya crude output rises to about 850,000 b/d
Libyan oil production has risen to about 850,000 barrels per day, a Libyan oil source told Reuters on Tuesday.
This compares with about 800,000 b/d on October 31.
Author: LS
“No dual exchange rate existed during the Libyan former regime”
During a televised interview for Libyan WTV channel and Tabadul Platform, an official of the former regime, Ali Abou Jazia, stressed that he was against a previous project that was suggested on dispensing with the Public sector in favor of the private sector through missing the hospitals, the clinics, and schools.
“No state goes without the public sector.” Abou Jazia said, calling on the public sector to be adjacent to the private one.
The spokesman also denied the existence of a dual exchange rate during the former regime, stressing that there no official document in the Treasury Department had dealt with a dual exchange rate, with very few exceptions in particular circumstances.
“Umm Aljawaby Company provides the requirements of the National Oil Corporation, considering that it does not sell to other sectors,” Abou Jazia said.
” Revolutionary Committees did not involve in encroaching on the country’s firms and institutions… The state got trapped in the public sector because it had not developed its necessary mechanisms.” Abou Jazia added.
According to the spokesman, the public system entered into very large audits, including economic ones. For instance, the negative aspects were studied, including Act No. 4.
Abou Jazia also pointed out that the conflict was about the foundations, and not about the details.
” The amendment to Act No. 4 had been allowed, the way foreign companies would contribute had been reviewed, and the promotion of the private sector had been carried out.” the spokesman said.
As far as the concept of justice is concerned, the Abou Jazia said that it is linked to equal opportunities for all.
U.S. Embassy welcomes courageous efforts to restore Libya’s sovereignty
The US Embassy stated on Thursday that Ambassador Norland welcomes the courageous efforts of Libyan participants in the Joint Military Commission (JMC) consultations in Ghadames to implement the October 23 ceasefire agreement, realize Libyan aspirations to de-escalate the conflict, and begin to take concrete steps toward the ultimate departure of foreign forces and mercenaries.
The Embassy added that this important trajectory will continue when a broad and representative group of Libyans gathers in Tunis beginning on November 9 for the UN-facilitated Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), which aims to finalize a roadmap to national elections through which all Libyans would exercise their sovereign and inalienable right to choose their future through democratic means.
“The Embassy is also encouraged that the overwhelming majority of Libyans are working in good faith to seize these historic opportunities for Libya to restore its sovereignty and achieve a brighter future.
“Regrettably, however, a small group of Libyans, in concert with certain external actors, is instead seeking to undermine the UN-facilitated dialogue, plunder Libya’s wealth, and prioritize personal ambitions over the well-being of the nation.” the Embassy pointed out, adding that it stands with those Libyans who reject violence, oppose foreign manipulation, and come together in peaceful and patriotic dialogue. We remind those who would stand in the way of progress that they remain at risk of sanctions.
Mellitah fixes leak on Abu Attifel pipeline
Mellitah Oil and Gas Company said the operation of the LNG plant and the extraction of condensate has actually started on Monday (11/2/2020) in Abu-Attifel field, and the operations of pumping gas to the Al-Intisar field have been gradually resumed.
Mellitah Oil and Gas Co. stated on Facebook that the resumption of oil operations in Abu-Attifel field came right after the completion of maintenance work for gas leakage in the drain choke in the main separator of the LNG plant and starting the technical readiness tests so that the LNG plant is ready To provide dry gas and condensate supplies.
GECOL calls on paying off accumulated debts
The General Electricity Company of Libya (GECOL) called on Monday the owners of shops, industrial and agricultural crafts to pay off their accumulated debts to the company.
It said in a statement that all the dues of the Company must be paid in order to raise its level of performance and support it to save operational expenses.
The company also complained about the continuing act of encroachment on the general network, which results in heavy material losses.
Waha Oil and Gas Company Completes Maintenance work at the Sidra Port Tanks Complex
The Waha Oil and Gas Company announced Monday that it has completed maintenance and development work at the Sidra Port tanks complex in the Oil Crescent area, which will increase the terminal’s capacity in the coming weeks after completing the construction of tank No.1.
It should be noted that the Waha field resumed production again, starting with the North Rudder Station on 01/11/2020.
Bloomberg: Libyan oil production is rising rapidly to nearly one million barrels per day.
The American “Bloomberg” agency revealed that Libyan oil production is increasing at a rapid rate to nearly one million barrels per day, especially after the intensification of operations in the oil fields and ports that were closed.
The agency quoted the head of the National Oil Corporation, Mustafa Sanallah, on Saturday, that the daily production of crude reached 800 thousand barrels and that they are seeking to reach one million and 300 thousand barrels at the beginning of next year 2021, stressing their intention to reach one million and 600 thousand barrels per day.
The agency said that the production of the largest field in the western region, the Al-Sharara field, will rise to 245 thousand barrels per day this week, expecting that it will pump about 300 thousand barrels per day by the end of this year.
It is worth noting that sources from the National Oil Corporation revealed last Tuesday that production has risen to 870 thousand barrels per day, and production is expected to rise to one million barrels during the current month of November.
Williams says the Political Dialogue Forum in Tunis would be successful
The acting Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, Stephanie Williams, confirmed her confidence in the success of the Political Dialogue Forum, which will be launched in Tunis on the 9th of November.
“Williams” added in an interview with WTV channel, Saturday, that they will not allow “the political class or the status quo forces” to obstruct the dialogue, noting that there are high expectations to move forward and progress in this track.
“Williams” denied the talk about granting the representatives of the “political Islam” an over-representation in the dialogue forum, saying that this is “unrealistic”, stressing that the forum brought together all components of the Libyan people and that there is a diverse representation in this dialogue.
“Williams” pointed out that there are many wrong labels and a kind of “propaganda” by people who do not live in Libya, playing an old game to divide the Libyans and sow sedition due to multiple agendas, some of which are under the table, as she put it.
Over 80 asylum seekers from Libya have been resettled
At least 81 asylum seekers from Libya who were hosted in Rwanda’s emergency transit mechanism in Bugesera District, Gashora Transit Centre, have been resettled in different countries, since their arrival last year, according to The New Times.
The source added that Forty-nine of them were resettled before the Covid-19 outbreak whereas 33 were relocated to Canada and Norway after Kigali resumed air transport, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The UN agency also hopes that between 30 to 40 more asylum seekers will depart to France and Norway before the end of this year.
Commander of Libyan so-called Special Forces Wanis Bukhamada has died
The commander of the Special Forces of the National Army, Major General Wanis Bukhamada, died at noon, Sunday, in an Egyptian hospital, as a result of a recent illness.