Libya Oil Output Stability: NOC chief Massoud Suleiman says production is back to normal after a brief protest shut three fields when the Petroleum Facilities Guards closed the Hamada–Zawia main pipeline valve; he doesn’t expect further shutdowns. OMV Sirte Basin Boost: OMV confirmed the Essar discovery in concession C103 is commercially viable after technical and economic evaluations, with recoverable resources up to ~45m barrels and potential fast development near existing facilities. Energy Transition in Tripoli: Libya’s Ministry of Oil and Gas will host a National Conference on Just and Sustainable Energy Transition on 24 September to discuss a more efficient, sustainable energy system. Crude Export Pricing: Libya sold 1m barrels of crude to India for November delivery at a record premium of about $23/bbl above Brent (October). Benghazi Infrastructure Push: Residents of Budzayra in Benghazi urged the local council and the Libyan Reconstruction and Development Fund to fix electricity and water shortages and deliver roads, safety barriers, and a full-service health center plus schools. Offshore Development Shift: Eni’s joint venture Mellitah is changing the Structure E offshore development concept, moving away from a massive fixed platform toward a tension-leg platform design. Red Sea Shipping Pressure: Regional instability around Bab al-Mandeb and the Strait of Hormuz is driving fuel and shipping risk, with Pakistan warning tanker attacks would be an “act of war” and considering possible crude sourcing from Libya.