NOC signs MoU with Chevron to conduct technical study of offshore block NC 146
Libya's National Oil Corporation has engaged US energy giant Chevron to conduct a comprehensive technical evaluation of offshore Block NC 146, signaling renewed international interest in Libya's hydrocarbon potential. This early-stage agreement could pave the way for future exploration and development in a region critical for European energy diversification.
Libya Herald · March 27, 2026
Chevron shakes hands with NOC for oil study at block offshore Libya
U.S. energy major Chevron has initiated a collaborative offshore oil study with Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC), signaling a cautious but strategic re-engagement by a major international player in the North African nation's hydrocarbon sector. This move suggests Chevron is exploring potential new upstream opportunities in a region historically rich in resources but challenged by geopolitical complexities.
Offshore Energy · March 27, 2026