O&G Investment Deal: Oman’s OQEP signed an MoU with Libya’s Libyan Investment Authority in Tripoli, aiming to set a strategic framework for joint oil and gas exploration and production investment, including in international markets. Rebuilding & Resilience: AFP reports Derna is back on its feet nearly three years after the 2023 storm, with new roads, bridges, homes, a hospital and other infrastructure—while residents say trauma and mental health needs remain. Refining Outlook: Kpler expects Libya’s refining sector to strengthen in 2027 after NOC secured full ownership of the Ras Lanuf refinery, which could reduce fuel imports and reshape crude export flows. Energy Market Coordination: Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas joined OPEC Economic Commission work in Vienna, focusing on global oil market developments and OPEC+ supply and demand indicators. Maritime & Trade: Misurata Free Zone received a Chinese transit vessel carrying 9,700 tonnes, highlighting growing logistics links and a new direct service via COSCO to cut transit times and costs. Offshore Gas Progress: Saipem lifted a new gas recovery module onto the Bouri field DP4 platform for the Bouri Gas Utilization Project, supporting NOC’s push toward zero flaring by 2030. UN & Migration Tensions: The UN condemned violent protests outside UNHCR/UNSMIL offices in Tripoli, citing misinformation online and reiterating there is no UN resettlement program in Libya. Security Spillover: The UN warned that looted Libyan weapons have been traced to extremist groups in Nigeria, fueling cross-border instability and organized crime.