Libya

Libyan exports are nearing their pre-war levels just as European refiners seek alternatives to Iranian crudes. The news is likely to give some relief to oil markets as Brent trades... 2012-03-21

The future looks bright for a return to normality for Libya's oil and gas sector, with production surging ahead and a renaissance in exploration in the offing. However, the risks for... 2012-03-07

New US and EU sanctions on Iran are beginning to force importers to seek substitute supplies. China's Unipec is the latest to agree a deal with Libya's national oil company that could... 2012-03-01

As production is ramped-up ahead of schedule, there are worrying signs that the interim government is stepping up the pressure on some oil companies by reviewing pre-war 'social sustainability'... 2011-12-30

Higher Libyan production and exports in December are likely to add to downward pressure on Brent prices. This is in line with our forecasts, which see Brent moderating to US$102/bbl... 2011-12-15

Libyan oil output has climbed to 750,000 barrels per day (b/d) and remains on track to reach pre-war production levels by the end of next year, according to National Oil Corporation... 2011-11-29

The ramping up of Libyan output continues with the latest estimate putting production at approximately 600,000b/d, following the resumption of production at Eni's giant Elephant field.... 2011-11-14

Libyan output continues to ramp up as initial production from the flagship Sharara field exceeds expectations. Sharara crude is likely to boost international export volumes once the... 2011-11-07

Libyan exports are set to rise in to 350,000b/d in November. Nevertheless, volumes finding their way onto international markets remain low as crude is channelled to domestic refineries... 2011-10-31

The grisly death of former Libyan dictator Muammar Qadhafi on October 20 2011 appeared to mark the end of the country's civil war, and raises the prospect of a faster ramp-up in oil... 2011-10-21