Cement & Construction: Pakistan’s Lucky Cement is exploring a 2.5Mta cement plant in Khoms after talks with Libya’s Privatisation and Investment Board, aiming to meet rising domestic demand and support reconstruction. Renewables & Power: Libya’s Renewable Energy Holding Company plans a 100MW renewable project via a special purpose vehicle, with about LYD 500m investment and bond-based financing, pending grid tariff and regulatory approvals. Oil & Gas Decarbonisation: NOC’s chairman reaffirmed Libya’s push to cut gas flaring and methane emissions, citing 2025 reductions of over 100m cubic feet and targets rising beyond 180m by end-2026. Offshore Production: Eni and Libya’s NOC started production tied to the Sabratha Compression Project, adding compression capacity to boost Bahr Essalam gas output and support power generation and exports. Governance & Industry Risk: Libya’s Public Prosecution ordered pretrial detention in a LYD 130m corruption case involving Tatweer Industrial Investment Company officials over alleged funding for unimplemented projects. Agriculture & Livestock: A toxic plant spreading in eastern grazing areas near al-Marj is threatening sheep, cattle and goats, with calls for a national control plan and safer pesticide use. Energy Security Cooperation: Libya and Malta reviewed coordination on illegal migration and energy cooperation, aiming to accelerate existing energy projects. Trade & Investment Diplomacy: Nigeria and Tunisia moved to deepen cooperation across trade, investment, education, defence and technology—relevant for regional business links.