AGP Executive Report

Agribusiness & Trade Controls: Libya’s Economy and Trade Minister Suhail Abu Shiha issued Decision No. 493/2026 banning exports of all agricultural products (dates exempt), halting exports of locally produced food until local market conditions stabilize, and prohibiting re-export of imported goods—aimed at protecting food availability and rebalancing local markets. Renewables for Public Services: The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) is advancing its “GoGreen” initiative by installing and commissioning solar systems at multiple health centres and clinics, including diabetes and rural hospital facilities, to cut power costs and keep services running reliably. Telecom Infrastructure: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan Investment and Services Company discussed its 7,000 telecommunications towers project, targeting lower operating costs, diversified revenue, and financial sustainability through wider use of national engineering talent. Maritime Cooperation: France’s naval vessel “La Loire” completed port calls in Tripoli and Benghazi under the “SeaBorder” initiative, focusing on shared maritime security and protection of energy-related sea areas. Food Security Watch: A new report says over 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, with Libya listed among the top countries with strongest barriers—highlighting how infrastructure and restrictions can limit access to essential supplies.

Trade & Food Security: Libya’s Economy and Trade Ministry issued Decision No. 493/2026 tightening exports: all agricultural products are banned except dates, locally produced food exports are halted until domestic market conditions stabilize, and re-export of imported goods is prohibited to protect local supply. Energy & Industry Services: The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya (REAoL) keeps rolling out its “GoGreen” plan, installing solar systems at multiple health centres to cut electricity dependence and keep services running. Health Procurement & Regional Integration: Libya signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to strengthen access to essential medicines and support local medical supply production; Libya also takes ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa. Telecom Infrastructure: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan discussed its 7,000-towers project, targeting lower operating costs, revenue diversification, and more efficient use of national engineering talent. Expo 2027 Prep: Libya’s exhibition authority is coordinating technical steps for the Libyan pavilion in Belgrade, including design specs, logistics, and site visits. Foreign Exchange Pressure (Analysis): An op-ed breaks down Libya’s FX stress by asking where dollar demand is coming from, not just how much is supplied.

Libya’s telecom push: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan says it’s moving ahead with its 7,000 telecommunications towers project, aiming to cut operating costs, diversify revenue, and boost the value of national infrastructure using local engineering talent. Health supply security: Libya has joined the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) via a MoU with Africa CDC, with Libya also taking ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa to strengthen access to medicines and support local manufacturing. Energy services expansion: U.S. firm KBR is deepening its Libya presence, opening a local office and pursuing renewable-energy opportunities alongside ongoing oil, gas, and refining engineering work. Trade and industry diplomacy: Libya is preparing for Expo 2027 Belgrade, with the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences coordinating technical steps for a Libyan pavilion and logistics ahead of the May 2027 launch. Regional economic ties: Ethiopia and Libya have advanced plans to rebuild a bilateral channel, focusing on diplomacy, migration, security, and economic cooperation.

Libya’s Telecom Buildout: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan says its 7,000 telecommunications towers project is aimed at cutting operating costs, boosting efficiency, diversifying revenue, and using national engineering talent to strengthen the value of state assets. Health Supply Security: Libya has signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism, with the goal of improving access to essential medicines and supporting local medical industry localization; Libya also takes ReTAC chairmanship for North Africa. Oil & Gas Development Talks: AGOCO, NOC and OMV held technical meetings on the Nafoora field development plan, focusing on fixes for declining reservoir pressure to raise production efficiency. Construction & Infrastructure Pipeline: Libya Construction Exhibition 2026 in Tripoli (8–11 Nov) is set to host 150+ companies, with ODAC as sponsor and major international delegations, targeting direct deals tied to Libya’s public works projects. Regional Energy Disputes: Turkey renewed demands for prior approval over the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection, citing maritime arrangements that include Libya—keeping Eastern Mediterranean energy infrastructure disputes in the spotlight. Expo 2027 Belgrade Prep: Libya’s exhibition authority says preparations for the Libyan pavilion are underway, including technical site visits and pavilion procedures ahead of Expo 2027.

Telecom Infrastructure: LPTIC’s Al-Bunyan says its 7,000 Telecommunications Towers Project is aimed at cutting operating costs, diversifying revenue, and boosting the value of assets through more efficient local management. Health Supply Chains: Libya signed an MoU to join the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) via Africa CDC, with Libya also taking chairmanship of ReTAC for North Africa—moves framed as support for local medical industry and better access to affordable supplies. Oil & Gas Development: AGOCO, NOC and OMV held technical talks on the Nafoora field, focusing on solutions to declining reservoir pressure to lift production efficiency. Anti-Corruption in Energy Data: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pre-trial detention of NOC officials over alleged leaking of sensitive oil data and removal of field and reserve information from NOC control. Construction & Industry Pipeline: Libya’s 9th Construction Exhibition 2026 in Tripoli (8–11 Nov) targets 150+ companies, with ODAC as official sponsor and major international delegations. Regional Energy/Maritime Tensions: Turkey renewed demands for prior coordination/approval for the Greece-Cyprus electricity interconnection, citing maritime arrangements that Greece and Cyprus reject.

Libya’s Health Supply Push: Tripoli’s Ministry of Health signed an MoU to join the Africa Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to boost access to essential medicines and support local medical manufacturing; Libya also takes the North Africa ReTAC chairmanship within Africa CDC. Oil & Gas Governance: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pre-trial detention of NOC officials over alleged leakage of sensitive oil data to a foreign company tied to a former director’s wife, with authorities seeking to recover removed information. Field Development Talks: AGOCO, NOC and OMV continued technical meetings in Benghazi on Nafoora field development, focusing on solutions to declining reservoir pressure to lift production efficiency. Construction & Industry Pipeline: The 9th Libya Construction Exhibition 2026 in Tripoli (8–11 Nov) is set to host 150+ companies, with ODAC as official sponsor and major international delegations, signaling new contracting and infrastructure demand. Energy Engineering Presence: U.S. firm KBR opened a local Libya office and is pursuing renewable energy opportunities alongside ongoing oil, gas and refining engineering work.

Health Procurement & Local Industry: Libya signed an MoU with Africa CDC to join the African Pooled Procurement Mechanism, aiming to boost bargaining power for medicines and support local manufacturing; Libya also took the chair of the North Africa ReTAC under Africa CDC. Oilfield Development Talks: AGOCO, NOC and OMV held technical meetings in Benghazi on the Nafoora field, focusing on solutions to declining reservoir pressure to lift production efficiency. NOC Data Leak Case: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pre-trial detention of NOC officials over alleged leakage of sensitive oil data, including field and reserve information, tied to a foreign company linked to a former director. Construction & Infrastructure Pipeline: The Libya Construction Exhibition 2026 in Tripoli (8–11 Nov) will host 150+ companies, with ODAC as official sponsor and major international delegations. Energy Efficiency Skills: A Tripoli training programme for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” concluded, delivered with GIZ to improve monitoring, reporting and renewable integration in public facilities. Renewables & Engineering Presence: US firm KBR opened a local office in Libya and is exploring renewable energy opportunities while continuing oil, gas and refining engineering work.

Libya Oil & Gas: AGOCO, with NOC and OMV, held technical meetings in Benghazi on the Nafoora field development, focusing on fixes for declining reservoir pressure to restore performance and production efficiency. Libya Industry & Ports: Misrata Free Zone says the C9 Petroleum Project is 80% complete, with operations expected to start in November 2026, aiming to expand downstream refining, specialty chemicals, and lubricants. Libya Construction & Trade: Tripoli’s Libya Construction Exhibition 2026 (8–11 Nov) will host 150+ companies, with ODAC backing and participation from Italy, Türkiye, Tunisia, Egypt, India, China, the UAE and South Korea. Energy Efficiency Training: Libya’s Planning Institute concluded a GIZ-supported programme training “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” in monitoring, reporting, and integrating renewables. Regional Politics Affecting Industry: Egypt’s UN envoy talks in Cairo reviewed Libya’s political and security path toward elections, stressing Libyan-led unity. Governance Risk: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pre-trial detention of NOC officials over alleged leakage of sensitive oil data.

Libya Construction Exhibition 2026: Tripoli’s 9th Libya Construction Exhibition (8–11 Nov 2026) is set to bring 150+ companies, with ODAC as official sponsor and delegations from Italy, Türkiye, Egypt, Tunisia, India, China, the UAE and South Korea, spotlighting public works and infrastructure contracting. Oil & Gas Governance: Libya’s Attorney General ordered pre-trial detention of NOC officials over alleged leakage of sensitive oil data, including field and production information, tied to a foreign company linked to the former director’s wife. Downstream Industry: Misrata Free Zone says the C9 Petroleum Project is 80% complete and targets operations in Nov 2026, aiming to expand refining, specialty chemicals and industrial lubricants. Energy Efficiency Capacity: Libya’s Planning Institute concluded a GIZ-supported training for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings – Tripoli,” focused on cutting consumption, reporting energy performance, and integrating renewables. Regional Political Push: Egypt reviewed Libya’s political and security track with UN envoy Hanna Tetteh, urging elections and a Libyan-led settlement to unify institutions. Fuel Market Pressure: Italy is negotiating with Libya to pull Tamoil into a privately run fuel price cap, as retailers report margin squeeze and key sectors (including agriculture and road haulage) face higher costs.

Energy Efficiency & Public Buildings: Libya’s Planning Institute wrapped up a four-day training for “Energy Officers in Public Buildings” in Tripoli with GIZ support, focusing on energy monitoring, building performance reporting, and ways to cut consumption while integrating renewables. Downstream Industry Progress: Misrata Free Zone says the C9 Petroleum Project is 80% complete, with operations expected to start in November 2026, aiming to expand refining, specialty chemicals, and lubricants for stronger local supply chains. Port & Logistics Upgrade: Tripoli’s government began work on a new Refrigerated Storage Yard at Tripoli Port to boost capacity for cold-chain storage and container handling. Oil Infrastructure Risk Watch: UN-linked reporting highlights that disruptions to Libya’s oil infrastructure can trigger sanctions and punitive measures, keeping pressure on protection and continuity of crude flows. Investment & Trade Links: A Libya-Korea Economic Forum and Tripoli International Fair discussions point to renewed interest in industrial partnerships, while Gulf investors are looking at Libya alongside Algeria. Regional Energy Context: Coverage on Hormuz and GCC moves underscores why Libya’s energy security and export routes remain a board-level concern for regional players.

Libya Energy & Ports: Work has started on a new Refrigerated Storage Yard at Tripoli Port, aiming to boost capacity for cold-chain goods and containers as the Libyan Ports Company pushes modernization. Oil & Gas / Investment: TotalEnergies says it will move ahead with the Absheron gas project in Azerbaijan (FID confirmed) while keeping Namibia’s Venus oil timing unresolved, signaling how global capital planning is still sensitive to project-by-project risk. Legal / Energy Assets: A Paris court has allowed Kuwait’s Al-Kharafi Group to pursue Libya’s National Oil Corporation assets in France to recover nearly $1bn tied to a cancelled tourist resort deal—another reminder that Libya’s investment disputes can spill into major energy holdings. Business & Trade: Libya’s Economy and Trade Minister inaugurated the Libya–Korea Economic Forum in Tripoli, pitching deeper cooperation in investment, production, technology transfer, and capacity building. Industry & Logistics: Libya’s “Early Warnings for All” workshops launched in Tripoli to build a national early-warning roadmap, supporting disaster risk reduction that can protect infrastructure and supply chains. Regional Energy Context: Gulf investors are looking again at Libya and Algeria as energy-market disruptions push more North Africa involvement.

Port Modernization: Tripoli has started work on a new Refrigerated Storage Yard at Tripoli Port to boost capacity for cold-chain goods and containers, as the Libyan Ports Company pushes broader upgrades. Oil & Gas Finance: A Paris court has allowed Kuwait’s Al-Kharafi Group to seize assets from Libya’s National Oil Corporation to recover nearly $1bn tied to a cancelled Tripoli-area tourist resort deal. Production Update: AGOCO says Well EE1HR-80 at Majid Field has returned to production after more than nine years, delivering 5,322 bpd with 0% water cut, using directional drilling with CAMCO and Baker Hughes. Energy Investment Outlook: TotalEnergies outlined a growth plan targeting 4% average energy production growth through 2030 and up to 2035, with Namibia, Nigeria and Libya among key countries supporting post-2030 output. Trade & Industry Links: Libya’s Economy and Trade Ministry opened the Libya–Korea Economic Forum in Tripoli, pitching investment, production and technology transfer to diversify Libya’s economy. Agriculture & Water Productivity: Libyan farmers completed a Tunisia study tour under an FAO/Italian-funded irrigation water productivity project, focusing on irrigation management and higher-yield practices. Renewables Research: Sirte University held a symposium on clean energy and sustainable development, spotlighting renewable integration and energy efficiency for Libya’s power sector. Logistics for Southern Trade: Tunisia plans to use Sabha as a logistics and trade gateway for Tunisian goods into sub-Saharan markets, with a forum scheduled for next November. Business Diplomacy: The Libyan British Business Council and the British Embassy announced a UK Pavilion at LEES 2027 to connect UK and Libyan energy stakeholders.

Libya Oil & Infrastructure: Libya’s oil output and refining capacity are under pressure as the NOC shuts the Zawiya refinery unit and UN mission warnings highlight how disruptions to the Sharara–Zawiya pipeline could trigger sanctions and hit national income. Energy Investment & Partnerships: The Tripoli government met Omani OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP) to advance cooperation and investment files, while KBR is seeking renewable energy contracts in Libya and Libya’s industry push also includes water desalination discussions with Rotary. Regional Trade & Logistics: Tunisia plans to use Sabha as a logistics and trade gateway for Tunisian goods into sub-Saharan markets, and a Libya–Korea Economic Cooperation Forum in Tripoli focused on investment, expertise exchange, and industrial partnerships. Competition & Market Rules: Türkiye and African competition authorities met in Istanbul to expand cooperation on competition law and policy, aligning with broader market integration efforts. Maritime & Security Tensions: A Jerusalem Post analysis says Turkey’s Libya maritime deal and military footprint are raising Israeli concerns over Mediterranean shipping and energy-linked influence. Industry & Skills: Benghazi’s Faculty of Medical Technology marked World Pharmacists Day, stressing safer medication use and stronger links between training and job-market needs.

Libya Oil & Infrastructure: Libya’s oil output and exports face fresh pressure as armed groups shut valves and disrupt the Sharara–Zawiya pipeline, prompting warnings from the UN mission that attacks on Libya’s energy infrastructure could trigger sanctions and Security Council measures. Refining & Industry: Libya’s NOC shut a Zawiya refinery unit amid forced pipeline closure, while reports also note losses tied to the shutdown. Energy Partnerships: Tripoli’s government met Oman’s OQ Exploration & Production (OQEP) to follow up cooperation and investment files in the energy sector. Construction Materials: Ahlia National Cement Company resumed operations at previously stalled plants after an August closure, aiming to restore supply for local projects and demand. Trade & Business Links: Tripoli hosted a Libya–Korea Economic Cooperation Forum to expand trade, investment, and technology transfer across productive sectors. Health & Workforce: Benghazi’s Faculty of Medical Technology marked World Pharmacists Day, focusing on safer medication use and aligning training with job-market needs. Regional Shipping/Policy Watch: Turkey’s expanding maritime footprint tied to the 2019 Libya–Turkey agreement is drawing scrutiny over its impact on Mediterranean shipping and energy plans.

Libya Oil & Infrastructure: Libya’s National Oil Corporation says valve No. 7 on the Sharara–Zawiya pipeline has reopened, restoring crude pumping after an armed group shut it and disrupted exports, with the disruption previously put at $95m. Energy Markets: TotalEnergies signaled steady growth and investor confidence, boosting share buybacks and projecting oil and gas production growth through 2030, with Libya listed among its active portfolio countries. UN & Security Risk: The UN mission warned that continued disruption to Libya’s oil infrastructure could trigger sanctions, underscoring how quickly operational shocks can turn into political fallout. Industry & Construction: Tripoli’s Housing and Reconstruction ministry met Sichuan Huayuan Construction, discussing potential investment and local manufacturing of cement, ceramics, bricks and masonry blocks, plus registering a Libya branch. Trade & Investment Policy: Libya’s economy ministry approved 52 decisions to expand foreign companies’ operations, aiming to improve investment conditions and industrial activity. Regional Connectivity: An Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce restoration delegation is set to conduct field inspections in Benghazi, focusing on engineering and construction for the damaged city center.

Libya Oil Security: UNSMIL warned that attacks or actions undermining Libya’s oil and energy infrastructure—especially the Sharara-Zawiya pipeline disruption—could trigger UN Security Council sanctions, as prolonged closure threatens crude output, fuel supplies, electricity generation and public revenues. NOC Refining Impact: Libya’s National Oil Corporation shut a Zawiya refinery unit due to the continued forced closure of the Sharara pipeline valve by the Petroleum Facilities Guard, citing about $95m losses and reduced Sharara production. Pipeline Restart: The NOC later said valve No. 7 reopened and regular crude pumping resumed, with teams taking precautionary steps to stabilize flows to Zawiya refinery and export terminals. Energy Cooperation: Libya’s Renewable Energy Authority sent a delegation to Egypt to review renewable energy, energy efficiency and electricity-sector practices with Egyptian regulators and agencies, supported by GIZ. Aviation & Trade Links: Italy’s Italian-Libyan Chamber of Commerce is sending an engineering and restoration delegation to Benghazi for field inspections, while Libya-Cameroon air connectivity talks move forward via technical working groups.