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AGOCO and NOC discuss strategic cooperation mechanisms with Chevron
via Libya Herald4 min read
The Arabian Gulf Oil Company AGOCO and the National Oil Corporation NOC held a meeting to coordinate their strategic partnership with Chevron. This initiative is part of a broader effort to increase Libya's oil production capacity and enhance operational efficiency. The discussion focused on strengthening technical and operational collaboration to ensure field development and leverage international expertise. Attendees included Mohamed Belgasem Ben Shatwan, Chairman of the AGOCO Management Committee, and Belgasem Shengeer, head of the committee appointed by the NOC. This meeting is one in a series of coordination efforts aimed at aligning the work of NOC and AGOCO and strengthening strategic partnerships with global companies to address future challenges in the energy sector.
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