The National Oil Corporation (NOC) denied and condemned accusations directed at its subsidiary, Brega Company, regarding involvement in fuel smuggling operations. This statement was released on Friday.

In a statement today, the National Oil Corporation refuted allegations directed at its subsidiary, Brega Oil Marketing Company, accusing it of being involved in fuel smuggling operations. These allegations were cited in reports published by the American agency “Bloomberg”.

The corporation explained in its statement that on May 10, 2022, it filed a complaint with the Attorney General about tankers carrying out maritime shipments outside the framework of the corporation and Brega Company, which is responsible for fuel supply. Among these tankers was the “Queen Majda”, which was included in the corporation’s complaints, the latest of which was in October 2022.

The National Oil Corporation condemned the reports published by Bloomberg, alleging that Albanian authorities suspect the company owning the tanker of falsifying documents for the shipment bearing the Brega Company logo. The corporation confirmed that these documents are forged and denounced the instigation carried out by some “former Libyan officials”, according to the statement.

According to the statement, the corporation affirmed its provision of all assistance and support, working with the sanctions committee formed by the Security Council and fully cooperating with the Attorney General’s office in providing all information. It pointed out that it will not hesitate to take legal action to deter these allegations aimed at “inflaming public opinion and tarnishing the reputation of the corporation and its companies in the global oil market.”