BP halts Libya drilling

• Monday, 21st February 2011
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

BP said it is suspending preparations to drill in the Libyan desert as its contractors pull out over unrest, while other operators intend to evacuate expatriate staff from the North African country. Production has als...

BP to delay Libya offshore drilling

• Monday, 27th December 2010
• by Egypt Oil & Gas

BP PLC said it would delay its plans to drill offshore Libya, citing a decision not to use its original drill rig for “operational reasons.” “We are changing the rig,” a company spokeswoman tol...