National Oil Corporation (NOC) Chairman Mustafa Sanalla met with the CEO of Eni, Mr. Claudio Descalzi on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at the NOC headquarters in Tripoli to discuss the effects of the illegal oil blockade on oil facilities and the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr. Descalzi reaffirmed Eni’s full commitment to its operational activities and projects in Libya in addition to its support for NOC initiatives combatting Covid-19. These include NOC’s provision of protective medical equipment, diagnosis and critical treatment equipment – all of which are essential in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic – as part of NOC ‘s sustainable development projects.

The two parties discussed the progress of the development project of the A&E structures which will extend the gas production plateau of the Bahr Essalam field in the coming years and will ensure the supply of gas to the local market.

NOC and Eni are evaluating the possibility of further developing the Burri oilfield, targeting the undeveloped West and North areas of the field, so as to fully exploit the field’s potential.