Of Energy and Unity: Oil and Challenges to Libya’s Political and Economic Future

This policy outlook examines the political economy of oil and gas in Libya, analysing how the country’s ongoing conflict impacts the oil and gas industry.

Libya has been a significant producer of crude oil since the 1960s. During this time, Libya became a significant player in international affairs, playing vital roles both throughout the region and globally. The hydrocarbons sector is the primary source of growth within the country and since the fall of the Gaddafi regime in 2011, commercial activities have been severely impacted by the frequent conflicts around oil infrastructure. This policy outlook examines the political economy of oil and gas in Libya, analysing how the country’s ongoing conflict impacts the oil and gas industry.​

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Ferhat Polat
Ferhat Polat
Ferhat Polat is a Chevening Scholar from the 2022 cohort and a researcher at the TRT World Research Centre. Holding an MA in Middle East Studies from the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter, he specializes in North African geopolitics and security, with a particular focus on Libya. Polat is often invited as a commentator on news channels and has contributed numerous essays and articles on geopolitical issues that have been published in various journals, newspapers, and digital outlets.

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