Libya’s Gas Push: NOC held a technical workshop on natural gas development, citing reserves of about 53 trillion cubic feet and urging international partners to invest in onshore and offshore projects while cutting gas flaring toward near-zero. Oil Sector Partnerships: AGOCO and NOC discussed next steps with Chevron to boost oil-field output and operational efficiency, aiming to stabilize and raise national production. Construction & Industry Pipeline: Italian firms confirmed participation in Libya Build 2026 in Tripoli (Nov 8–11), with an Italian pavilion meant to attract investment into reconstruction and infrastructure. Industrial Zones in Focus: Libya’s armed forces deputy commander backed the Al-Maqroun Industrial Zone, a 1,000-hectare hub planned with major Chinese industrial developers across sectors like construction materials, renewables, and chemicals/electricals. US Diplomatic Return: The US State Department notified Congress it may reopen the US Embassy in Libya, seeking nearly $41m for security-linked steps toward a phased resumption. Digital Resilience Warning: A new study flagged Libya as the world’s most vulnerable country to major internet outages, citing weak electricity coverage and reliance on a single internet exchange point. Justice & Accountability: The ICC confirmed charges against Khaled El Hishri over alleged crimes at Tripoli’s Mitiga prison, moving the case toward trial.