A legal expert in the oil field wrote an article saying: What is Chevron’s relationship with the Arabian Gulf Oil Company?
I followed the news of meetings that included technical officials from the National Oil Corporation and the Arabian Gulf Oil Company on one side, and Chevron on the other. The question that must be asked now is: What is Chevron’s relationship with the Arabian Gulf Oil Company? The latter is an operator subsidiary owned by the National Oil Corporation, and from a legal and contractual standpoint, there is no contractual relationship—neither exploration nor production—between it and the American company Chevron.
We all know that any interference by Chevron in the fields of the Arabian Gulf Oil Company constitutes an infringement on the Libyan people’s ownership of their oil wealth, as stated in the Petroleum Law and the law establishing the National Oil Corporation. If the American company Chevron wishes to conduct its activities in Libya, it must submit a proposal following the established procedures in this context through a public tender round, or negotiate to obtain a stake in an exploration area, like any other partner, in what is known as exploration risk.
As for thinking about selling producing fields, this is another crime if it actually occurs, then it would be committed in violation of the law. This is a pattern unknown to the National Oil Corporation and cannot be legally approved. Otherwise, this action would one day be subject to international arbitration, and it also violates Parliament’s Resolution No. (15) of 2023, which prohibits investment in natural resources until free and fair elections are held, resulting in a national government in deed, not just in word.
This is a warning from a specialist to protect our natural resources and the future of coming generations.
Chevron
**Chevron** (also known as **Al-Khalil**) is a Palestinian city in the West Bank, considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It is renowned for the Cave of the Patriarchs (Machpelah), the burial place of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, making it a sacred site for both Jews and Muslims. Throughout history, the city has been marked by religious and political conflicts, and today it remains a central point of Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
Arabian Gulf Oil Company
The Arabian Gulf Oil Company is one of the leading oil companies in Libya, established in 1979 to be responsible for oil exploration and production operations in the Sirte Basin. The company has played a pivotal role in developing the Libyan energy sector, especially in fields like Messla and Sarir, and has contributed significantly to the national economy both before and after the political events that the country witnessed.
National Oil Corporation
The National Oil Corporation is the main government body in Libya responsible for managing and regulating the country’s oil and gas sector. It was established in 1970 after the nationalization of foreign oil companies, and is considered the backbone of the Libyan economy. It has played a pivotal role in Libya’s modern history, especially during periods of political conflict and the blockade imposed on oil exports.
Libya
Libya is a country located in North Africa, known for its ancient history dating back to antiquity, where it was home to the Phoenician and Roman civilizations. Libya was influenced by the Islamic conquest in the 7th century AD, then came under Ottoman rule and Italian colonization before gaining its independence in 1951. The country is famous for its archaeological sites such as Leptis Magna and Cyrene, in addition to its vast desert and Mediterranean coastline.
