Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has held a coordination meeting with Algeria’s Sonatrach to move forward with joint training and capacity-building programs aimed at strengthening Libya’s oil and gas workforce.
The meeting was held via closed-circuit communication as part of the follow-up on a memorandum of understanding previously signed between the two national energy companies.
According to a statement issued by the National Oil Corporation, the discussions focused on implementing advanced training initiatives designed to enhance technical, administrative, and leadership skills across Libya’s energy sector.
The Libyan side of the talks was chaired by the Director General of Training, Development, and Capacity Building, who heads the joint subcommittee. Participants reviewed detailed plans for launching specialized training programs covering project management, health, safety, and environmental standards, information technology procedures, and operational best practices.
The programs are also intended to prepare second-line leadership cadres and develop qualified trainers capable of sustaining long-term institutional growth.
The cooperation reflects Libya’s broader strategy to invest in human capital as a foundation for stabilizing and modernizing its oil and gas industry. The National Oil Corporation has repeatedly emphasized that workforce development is essential to improving efficiency, maintaining production levels, and ensuring the sustainability of the sector amid evolving technical and operational challenges.
The meeting follows the signing of four memoranda of understanding between Libya and Algeria last July, covering petroleum operations, oilfield services, training, and the exchange of technical expertise. These agreements are aimed at deepening regional cooperation and facilitating the transfer of experience between the two state-owned energy companies.
