Zallaf Oil & Gas Company announced that it has reached an agreement with the US-based company KBR to sign a contract for the provision of technical support and project management services for the South Refinery project in early February.
On Monday, the company’s acting chairman of the board held an in-person meeting with a high-level delegation from KBR, attended by board members and a number of department directors, as part of final preparations to conclude the technical support and project management services contract for the South Refinery project, according to a statement published by the company.
The company said the meeting, which was held at Zallaf’s headquarters in Tripoli, reviewed the latest developments regarding procedures to open a KBR branch in Libya. The KBR delegation confirmed that registration procedures for the local branch are still underway and are expected to be completed, with operating permits obtained, within the coming week.
Zallaf confirmed that both parties agreed to sign the contract in early February, under which the US company will assume management of the South Refinery project and provide the necessary technical support and consultancy services, ensuring the project reaches the operational phase in line with the highest approved technical and professional standards.
KBR is considered one of the world’s leading companies in engineering consultancy, advanced technical solutions, and the management of major strategic projects.
Zallaf Oil & Gas Company
Zallaf Oil & Gas Company is a Libyan state-owned enterprise responsible for exploration and production in the country’s southwestern oil fields. It was established to develop the significant reserves in the Murzuq and Ghadames basins, playing a key role in Libya’s national hydrocarbon strategy.
KBR
KBR refers to the Royal Library of Belgium (Koninklijke Bibliotheek van België/Bibliothèque royale de Belgique), located in Brussels. It was founded in 1837 and serves as the national scientific library, holding an extensive collection of historical documents, including the famous Library of the Dukes of Burgundy. The institution plays a key role in preserving Belgium’s written cultural heritage.
South Refinery
The South Refinery is a historic oil refinery located in the port city of Gdansk, Poland. It was originally established in the late 19th century under German administration and became a critical industrial site, notably heavily damaged during World War II before being rebuilt and modernized in the postwar era.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later became a significant part of the Roman Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and an Italian colony, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, such as the historic Medina and the Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. The country is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the ruins of Leptis Magna, which attest to its significant historical legacy.
