7 September 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR) — The bid round for the Tunisia–Libya joint offshore acreage opened today. Joint Oil, the 50/50 venture between Tunisia's ETAP and Libya's Ola Energy Holdings (a National Oil Corporation subsidiary), has put two packages on the table in the Gabes–Tripoli Basin: an exploration block with more than 1.6 billion barrels of oil and 3.1 trillion cubic feet of gas in mean in-place prospective resources, and the development of the Zarat discovery, a cross-border oil and gas field that has sat undeveloped since Marathon found it in 1992. Bids are due 8 January 2027. Texas-based Moyes & Co is running the process.

4 September 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR) — Libya used the world's largest offshore energy gathering to make a coordinated pitch. At ONS 2026 in Stavanger, Norway (24 to 27 August), Libya's Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel-Sadig, opened government-to-government talks with Norway's Minister of Energy, Terje Aasland, and, in the same week, sat down with the leadership of Shell, TotalEnergies and ConocoPhillips. Taken together, the meetings sketch out a clear strategy: bring in Norwegian expertise on how to manage an offshore resource base, and push the majors already in Libya from studies and extensions into capital deployment.

2 September 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR) - BINITEC discusses the company's role in safeguarding industrial safety and asset integrity across Libya's oil & gas and aviation sectors, and the growing importance of inspection, calibration, and non-destructive testing (NDT) as the country works to increase production. The interview also explores the integrity challenges facing Libya's aging energy infrastructure and the modern technologies now available to address them.

27 August 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR) — As Europe continues to restructure its energy supply chains, Libya is stepping forward with a clear message: the continent's most underutilized hydrocarbon partner is open for business. With oil production at its highest level in more than a decade, a landmark licensing round drawing back international majors, and gas export ambitions backed by existing pipeline infrastructure, Libya is positioning itself as a structural contributor to Europe's energy security — not a marginal one.

10 August 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR) - Misurata is emerging as a key gateway connecting Libya with global markets. New maritime links with China, growing investment in the Misurata Free Zone and expanding Libya-China cooperation are strengthening the city’s role in trade, logistics and energy services. With its strategic Mediterranean location, port infrastructure and industrial base, Misurata is increasingly positioned to support Libya’s wider economic growth and attract international businesses and investors.

5 August 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR) - MÜSİAD Libya discusses the organization's role in strengthening Libyan-Turkish business ties, supporting investment, and connecting international companies with opportunities across key sectors. The interview also explores Libya's long-term potential as a regional hub for trade, manufacturing, logistics, and energy.

1 June 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR)-- Santos Ltd is pushing ahead with its proposed Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at the Bayu-Undan field in the Timor Sea. In May 2025, Santos representative José Lobato Gonçalves met with President José Ramos-Horta in Dili, the second such meeting since CEO Kevin Gallagher first presented the project at the Presidential Palace in 2022, signaling continued commitment despite a complex approval road ahead.

8 April 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR)-- Timor-Leste is transitioning from oil dependence to a diversified economy, backed by a US$18.95 billion sovereign wealth fund, the Greater Sunrise gas mega-project, premium coffee exports, untapped tourism, and a pioneering carbon capture initiative making it one of Southeast Asia's most promising frontier markets.

24 March 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR)-- Timor-Leste has committed to sourcing 50% of its national energy mix from renewable sources by 2030, and the fundamentals to get there are stronger than most investors realize. With near-universal solar potential, a fast-growing young population, and a government actively building the frameworks to welcome private capital, the country is emerging as one of Southeast Asia's most compelling clean energy frontiers.

5 March 2026, London (TheEnergyCircle by IN-VR)--TIMOR GAP and Eni have formalised a 12.5% state participation interest in offshore Block P (PSC-TL-SO-22-23) on Timor-Leste's southern coast, witnessed by Minister Francisco da Costa Monteiro. With an active seismic and drilling programme underway, the agreement marks a strategic step in Timor-Leste's push to maximise national ownership over its offshore resources.

24 February 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR)--Tivan Limited has completed the acquisition of the Baucau and Ossu Projects, significantly expanding its exploration footprint in Timor-Leste. This milestone is supported by a new strategic joint venture with state-owned mining company Murak Rai to collaboratively develop the region’s copper and gold potential.

23 February 2026, London (The Energy Circle by IN-VR)--Timor-Leste’s ANM and ANP are finalizing a new extractive industry labor law following benchmarking missions to Australia and Indonesia to align with global standards and protect local workers.

Tarabot Security explains how its structured guarding, centralized coordination, and scalable deployment models support the protection of Libya’s oil and gas assets as the energy sector continues to expand.

Septimius Security discusses its integrated approach to protecting Libya’s energy installations, highlighting layered security strategies, proactive risk planning, and structured command systems designed to ensure operational continuity in complex environments.

Repsol discusses its long-standing role in Libya’s upstream sector, highlighting production optimization, sustainability initiatives, collaboration with the National Oil Corporation, and the use of digital technologies to enhance exploration and asset performance.

Nafusah discusses its contribution to sustaining and increasing Libya’s oil production through digital field management, production optimization, and advanced completion technologies, while outlining expansion plans aligned with national output targets.

Misurata Free Zone discusses its role as a strategic logistics hub for Libya’s energy sector, highlighting dedicated petroleum infrastructure, investor-friendly incentives, and its position as a gateway for regional and international supply chains.

First Call discusses its rapid growth in Libya’s security sector, its role in protecting oil and gas assets, and how integrated command structures, training programs, and flexible deployment models support the country’s expanding energy operations.

DIAPLOUS discusses its intelligence-led maritime risk management model, combining military discipline, advanced monitoring systems, and accredited training programs to deliver proactive security solutions for vessels and offshore operations worldwide.

With over 40 years of continuous presence in Libya, Bonatti discusses its landmark EPC projects, its operational model for managing complex infrastructure, and the growing role of collaborative contracting and decarbonization in shaping the country’s energy future.