Chevron-Led Oil Deal: Libya’s NOC has signed a production-sharing agreement with Chevron for onshore work in the Sirte Basin, aiming to boost production, attract investment, and bring in exploration and oilfield development expertise. Power Crunch Measures: GECOL’s new chairman Bashir Al-Marash says load-shedding should ease within 10–15 days as new units enter the grid, while Tripoli’s Municipality of Tripoli Centre pilots an earlier 10pm closure for cafes and restaurants to cut electricity demand. Banking & FX Flows: Libya’s Central Bank reports banks used $15.987bn in foreign currency from January to end-July 2026, with letters of credit the biggest share, and about 2,763 private companies/factories approved for FX requests. Experts Forum Recommendations: The Libyan Experts Forum in Tripoli (23–25 Aug) wrapped with proposals including a digital addressing push, digitizing real-estate transfers, redirecting bank financing to productive sectors/SMEs, and setting up project monitoring offices. Maritime & Logistics Focus: A separate Libyan Experts Forum track examined maritime and logistics sector potential, tying national expertise to development priorities. Energy Market Pressure: Global coverage highlights how war-related disruptions are keeping oil supply tight, with Libya cited among producers facing internal turmoil. Industry Support & Governance: Tripoli PM Aldabaiba met KBR to strengthen project-sector development, governance, and institutional management, aligned with oil and energy reform efforts.