VOL. XLIV

No. 22

28-May-2001

LIBYA

Libya Ratifies Two Onshore Blocks For TotalFinaElf

The Libyan authorities have ratified an onshore exploration and production-sharing agreement (EPSA) concluded between the Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) and TotalFinaElf covering two blocks designated as NC-191 and NC-192 (formerly named M2 and S29 respectively see maps in MEES, 10 July 2000 and 15 November 1999). According to a statement issued by TotalFinaElf on 18 May, the 16,600 sq km block NC-191...