Graphic Gallery Libya's Oil Industry
Prior to the war, Libya was one of the world's leading producers of crude oil. The country hopes that once violence subsides, it can regain its position.
Prior to the war, several foreign companies were active in the Libyan oil industry. They hope that the rebel government will honor existing contracts.
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During the violence of the last six months, Libyan oil production came to an almost complete halt. In August, the country has only managed to produce a mere 60,000 barrels per day, compared with 1.5 million per day prior to the war.
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Libya is an important supplier of oil for Germany. But the lion's share of its production goes to Italy and France.
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Libya is one of the largest oil producers in the world and has the greatest proven oil reserves in all of Africa.
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