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The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation Farhat Bengdara has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian company Equinor . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This memorandum aims to study and evaluate the oil and gas potential in the Libyan maritime region. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The signing took place at the Presidential Office in the capital, Tripoli, and also includes plans to train young national personnel in the oil and gas sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equinor , a leading Norwegian company in offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling, is a key partner in this endeavo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Chairman of the National Oil Corporation Farhat Bengdara has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Norwegian company Equinor . 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