The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has followed the report published by Africa Intelligence, which includes claims attributed to the United Nations Security Council Sanctions Committee. These claims allege the involvement of influential figures in Libya, including senior officials, in networks of oil smuggling and money laundering. The NOC, reaffirming its dedication to transparency, firmly refutes these allegations and clarifies the following:

First: Inaccuracy of the circulated report

The NOC emphasizes that the circulated report did not originate from the UN Security Council Sanctions Committee, and the information it contains is neither accurate nor verified by any official source. The NOC expresses its astonishment at the dissemination of such claims without proper verification of their credibility.

Second: Combating oil smuggling and the NOC’s commitment to transparency

The NOC works in coordination with relevant local and international bodies to combat oil smuggling and supports any international efforts aimed at reducing this phenomenon, which harms the national economy. The NOC highlights that anti-smuggling efforts fall under the jurisdiction of security agencies. Additionally, all sales and exports are conducted in accordance with the established legal frameworks, with all agreements approved by the relevant authorities and subject to strict oversight by both Libyan and international entities.

Third: A call for accuracy and the avoidance of spreading misleading information

The NOC calls on media outlets to exercise accuracy when reporting information and to rely on official sources to avoid publishing unverified reports that could mislead public opinion and negatively impact the stability of Libya’s oil sector.

Fourth: The NOC’s commitment to communication and transparency

The NOC reaffirms its readiness to cooperate with all local and international entities to ensure transparency in managing the oil sector and will continue its efforts to protect this national resource from any illegal exploitation.