Libyan European Forum for Oil, Gas and Energy held in Malta from 15 to 16 May
The activities of the Libyan European Forum for Oil, Gas and Energy in its second edition were launched in the Maltese capital Valletta last Thursday (15 May).
The event was under the auspices of the National Oil Corporation and the supervision of the General Union of Libyan Chambers of Commerce and the organisation of the Libyan French Chamber of Commerce and with the participation of representatives of major international companies specialised in this sector
Over the course of two days, many key topics related to the various activities of the oil, gas and energy sector in Libya were discussed. This included exploration, production, drilling, maintenance, manufacturing, refining and quality improvement, planning in risk management in addition to investment projects.
The General Union of Chambers of Commerce reported that the forum is an opportunity to enhance the prospects of cooperation with major international companies, and open new opportunities for investment in order to increase production rates and improve services, and be an attractive station for global investments to serve the benefit of the Libyan economy.
Union of Chambers head and Maltese Ambassador meet to discuss preparations for the Libyan European Forum to be held in Malta from 15 – 16 May
The 2nd Libyan European Forum for Oil, Gas, and Energy will be held in Malta from 15 – 16 May
Libyan European Energy Forum to be held in Malta from 15-16 May
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