US Oil Services Giant Weatherford Resumes Operations in Libya
American oilfield services company Weatherford International has officially resumed its operations in Libya after more than ten years of suspension, in a significant step forward for the country's energy sector recovery.
The announcement came during a meeting in Tripoli between Weatherford's Deputy CEO Richard Ward and the Chairman of Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC). Ward confirmed that Weatherford has already restarted providing services to Libyan oil companies, operating from its new headquarters in the Hay Al-Andalus district of the capital.
Ward stated that the company is fully prepared to deliver comprehensive technical and field services at the Jalu 59 oilfield. He emphasised Weatherford's readiness to support the Libyan energy industry with its expertise and advanced oilfield technologies.
Expressing the company's commitment to long-term cooperation, Ward reaffirmed Weatherford's intention to work closely with Libyan oil institutions and maintain the highest standards of service delivery across all operations.
This move marks a key milestone in Libya's efforts to revitalise its oil and gas infrastructure, which has suffered setbacks due to years of conflict and instability. Tags: libyanocoiltripoliusWeatherford
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