The sale of oil is the root of corruption in Libya. The competition for oil contracts has led to bribery and the misuse of power by those in positions of authority. The lack of transparency in the process has allowed corruption to flourish. The people of Libya have been the ultimate losers in this process, as they have been deprived of the resources that should have been used to improve their lives.

The oil industry is the lifeblood of the Libyan economy, accounting for over 95% of export revenues and 80% of government revenues. It is no surprise, then, that the country’s oil sector has been at the center of much of the corruption that has plagued Libya for decades.

The country’s vast oil reserves have made it a target for international energy companies, and the competition for lucrative oil contracts has often led to bribery and corruption. In addition, the lack of transparency and accountability in the oil sector has allowed government officials and members of the security forces to line their pockets by embezzling oil revenues.

Libya’s oil revenues, from the beginning of 2022 until now, have reached 77.17 billion Libyan dinars (15.2 billion U.S. dollars). These funds should be used to improve the country’s infrastructure and quality of life, but instead they have been used to line the pockets of those in power. The country is in dire need of investment in its infrastructure, but instead the money is being siphoned off by corrupt officials. This has to stop if Libya is ever going to move forward and improve the lives of its citizens.

Libya is one of the most corrupt countries in the world. This is largely due to the fact that the majority of the country’s wealth is derived from oil sales. For years, the Libyan government has been selling oil to foreign companies and using the proceeds to line their own pockets.

This has had a devastating effect on the Libyan people, who have been living in poverty and insecurity for decades. In recent years, the situation has only gotten worse, as the country has descended into civil war.

The corruption in Libya is a prime example of the problems that can arise when a country’s resources are controlled by a small group of elites. It is also a warning to other countries in Africa who are considering selling their oil resources.

In a country where the average person lives on less than $5 a day, this is good news. But it is also the root of much of the country’s problems.

Oil wealth has created a class of excessively wealthy individuals and a class of extremely poor people. It has also led to corruption and a lack of development.

The question is, how can the country move forward when its main source of income is also the root of its problems?

There is no easy answer to this question. However, some steps that Libya can take to move forward are:

• Diversifying its economy so that it is not heavily dependent on oil

Libya is a country with a lot of potential. It has a wealth of natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. However, the Libyan economy is heavily dependent on oil, and this makes the country vulnerable to shocks in the oil market.

Diversifying the Libyan economy would help to reduce this vulnerability and make the country more resilient. There are a number of ways that this could be done, such as developing the tourism sector, exploiting Libya’s natural resources, and promoting the manufacturing and agriculture sectors.

Libya has the potential to become a thriving economy, but it needs to diversify its industries so that it is not heavily reliant on oil. Only then will the country be able to weather the ups and downs of the oil market and provide a better standard of living for its citizens.

• Investing in renewable energy

Libya is an oil-rich country with an economy that is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. However, the country is also facing an energy crisis due to years of conflict and mismanagement. In order to meet its energy needs, Libya needs to invest in renewable energy.

Libya has great potential for renewable energy. The country has plenty of sun and wind, and its oil infrastructure could be used to support a transition to renewable energy. Investing in renewable energy would create jobs, reduce pollution, and help Libya become more self-sufficient. It would also send a message to the world that Libya is open for business and is committed to sustainable development.

However, investing in renewable energy will require significant financial resources. The good news is that there are international organizations and donor countries that are willing to support Libya in this transition. With the right support, Libya could make a major shift to renewable energy, which would be beneficial for both the environment and the Libyan economy.

• Promoting good governance and fighting corruption

Libya has made great strides in recent years in promoting good governance and fighting corruption. The country has adopted new laws and regulations to combat corruption, and it has established independent institutions to investigate and punish those who engage in corrupt practices.

Despite these efforts, corruption remains a serious problem in Libya. Public officials often use their positions of power for personal gain, and many ordinary people have little faith in the government’s ability to fight corruption.

However, there is reason to be optimistic about the future of Libya’s fight against corruption. The country’s leaders have shown a commitment to reform, and there is a growing movement of ordinary citizens who are demanding change. If Libya can continue to make progress on these fronts, it will be well on its way to addressing its corruption problem.

• Improving public services

Libya has been through a lot in the past few years. The country has been divided by war and many people have lost their homes and livelihoods. however, there is hope for the future. The country is slowly rebuilding and there are signs that public services are improving.

Libya should continue to improve public services so that more people can have access to basic needs like healthcare, education, and transportation. This will help the country to recover from the war and rebuild its economy.

These are just some of the ways that Libya can start to move forward. It will not be easy, but it is possible.

Noc’s Chairman statement

“The Chairman of the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC), Farhat Bengdara has said that the NOC’s operations are not void of political and social pressures. The latter are represented in the threats of Libyans to close oil fields if their relatives aren’t hired to work as oil sector employees.

Bengdara said in a press statement that the selling of only oil production encourages consumption and corruption, stressing that “if everyone does not feel that he is benefiting from oil revenues, he will go to close the fields, as happened previously.” He noted that this is not the first time that oil-producing countries have been encouraged to sell only oil, but that it has happened multiple times in the past. 

Bengdara said that this time is different, however, because the oil-producing countries are now more united than ever before, and he believes that they will be able to stand up to the pressure from the international community.

He noted that the NOC’s management had been seeking to maintain the current level of production at 1.2 million barrels per day, and potentially increase it to 2 million barrels over a period of three to five years.

However, he voiced concerns about the lack of funding for the NOC, which could lead to a lack of fuel and interruption of electricity.

Bengdara pointed out that the annual budget for purchasing diesel and gasoline amounts to 36 million dinars, adding that Libya does not deal with the method of “exchanging oil for the supply of fuel, but with selling oil and part of the revenue is paid to suppliers for gasoline and diesel.”

He went on to say that the country has been dealing with a lot of financial difficulties lately, and that this has put a strain on the budget for fuel. However, he believes that with some strategic planning, the country can get through this tough period.