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.

22 January 2025, London (The Net Zero-Circle by IN-VR)-- Woodside Energy and Timor-Leste signed a cooperation agreement for the Greater Sunrise LNG project, targeting concept selection by mid-2026. The 5.3 TCF gas field is advancing toward a Final Investment Decision.

In this interview, Pedro Ribeiro, Country Chair & Managing Director of TotalEnergies, outlines the company’s long-term strategy and commitment to Libya’s energy sector, built on more than 70 years of partnership with the country. He emphasizes Libya’s world-class energy potential and TotalEnergies’ central role in supporting increased production, new investment, and sustainable development. TotalEnergies’ strategy in Libya is structured around four core priorities: boosting oil and gas production through optimisation of major assets such as Waha and Sharara, advancing key projects including the Mabruk restart in early 2026, driving the energy transition through a landmark 500 MW solar project near Misrata and emissions-reduction initiatives, strengthening partnerships with the Ministry of Oil and Gas and the National Oil Corporation, and maintaining the highest standards in safety, HSEQ, and community development. As Libya prepares for new investment rounds and exploration opportunities, Ribeiro highlights TotalEnergies’ role as a key partner to nearly half of Libya’s national production, supporting NOC and operating companies through production enhancement, infrastructure reinvestment, and advanced technologies to unlock onshore and offshore potential efficiently and responsibly.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR spoke with Grant Wilson, Executive Chairman at Tivan, about the company’s rapid expansion across Turiscai, Baucau, and Ossu, early high-grade copper–gold results in an underexplored yet well-governed jurisdiction, and Tivan’s commitment to community-centered exploration that could position Timor-Leste as a new critical minerals player in Asia’s energy transition.

During this exclusive interview, The Energy Circle by IN-VR sat down with Scott Wythe, General Manager, Minerals, Southeast Asia at Intertek, to explore how one of the world’s leading Total Quality Assurance (TQA) providers is preparing to support Timor-Leste’s rapidly developing oil, gas, and mining sectors. Our discussion covered Intertek’s plans for quality assurance, inspection, and certification services; its approach to local capacity-building; long-term regional expansion strategy; sustainability and ESG support for responsible resource development; and the digital innovations transforming assurance systems across Southeast Asia and emerging markets like Timor-Leste.