LIBYA: Energy policy to remain stable despite changes

Wednesday, November 4 2009

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Relevant Country Data: Libya

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SUBJECT: The outlook for Libyan oil and gas policy.

SIGNIFICANCE: Libya has the potential for substantial growth in oil and gas production and export to Europe. Despite occasionally renewed controversies, relations with the West are stable, and economic ties with Europe and the United States have grown rapidly in the past five years.

Word Count (approx): 1231

Headings

  • Changes
  • Institutions
  • Renegotiation
  • Libyanisation
  • NOC
  • Oil
  • Exploration and development
  • Downstream
  • Gas
  • Business environment

Primary Keywords: ME/NAF, Libya, economy, politics, corporate, energy, foreign investment, foreign trade, gas, growth, labour, natural resources, oil, policy, private sector, public sector

Secondary Keywords: China, Gulf states, Netherlands, Russia, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

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