Libya Power Crisis Hits Mellitah: Protesters stormed the Mellitah oil and gas complex west of Tripoli, shutting gas lines that feed power plants and raising fears of a nationwide blackout; PM Abdul Hamid Dbeibah ordered the complex secured and gas supply restored, while NOC authorized resumption and GECOL reported the grid is gradually returning to normal. Oilfield Disruption and Grid Risk: The unrest also forced operational curbs at El Feel and partially at Wafa fields, tightening gas availability for electricity generation. Water Security Cooperation: Libya and Algeria agreed to draft a cooperation framework focused on seawater desalination, irrigation, and sustainable water management, including training and expertise exchange. Benghazi Investment Push: The GCUPI-B Benghazi transformation initiative invited firms and experts to join a key event ahead of a July 31 registration deadline, aiming to position Benghazi as a trade and logistics hub. Energy Sector Dealmaking: AGOCO advanced an environmental project at Mesla field to recover residual oil from disposal pits, treat contaminated sediments, and reuse low-salinity water for operations. Upstream Platform in Benghazi: The Petroleum Research Center launched the NOVA Conference and Exhibition (Oct 5–7) under NOC patronage, with AGOCO as sponsor, targeting upstream investment and digital transformation. Industrial Capacity Note: Libya’s electricity and gas instability comes as regional firms keep pushing equipment and services—BHEL, for example, secured a major gas turbine order tied to Dangote’s refinery expansion.