Libya Oil Revenues: Libya’s oil sector generated about $15.2bn in revenues in Jan–Aug 2026, including $11.9bn from crude exports, $2.4bn from taxes/royalties, and $0.9bn from gas, condensates and petroleum products, as the Ministry of Oil and Gas pushes transparency. NOC–British Energy Talks: NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman met US State Department adviser Jeremy Berndt and also held a major meeting with British and international firms (BP, Shell, KBR, Vitol, Glencore) to translate cooperation into practical projects, boost production, and improve operational efficiency. Power Sector Push: GECOL-linked reporting says Egyptian Madkour will implement three power plants in Libya worth about €100m (about 660MW total) to ease chronic power cuts and strengthen grid stability. Non-Oil Exports: LEDA launched a direct shipping line from Misrata Free Zone via Tangier to African markets including Nigeria and Cameroon, aiming to cut shipping costs and expand non-oil exports. Trade & Politics: Dbeibah and Berndt discussed conditions for elections, unified spending with transparency and fiscal discipline, and continued coordination to keep oil sector stability. Security & Industry: Zawia Oil Refinery confirmed a Petroleum Facilities Guards blockade of its main entrance in a pay-and-conditions protest, while operations continue via a secondary route. Regional Energy Risk: Reports say Houthis seized Red Sea islands near Bab el-Mandeb, adding pressure to shipping routes that already face disruption.