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Libya
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Oil and Gas
National Oil Corporation (NOC)
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) is Libya’s national oil company and the dominant entity in the country’s petroleum sector. Established in 1970, it oversees oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and export operations across Libya. NOC controls the majority of Libya’s hydrocarbon resources and manages key subsidiaries that produce most of the nation’s output.
Waha Oil Company
https://www.wahaoil.ly/en/home/
Waha Oil Company (WOC) is one of Libya’s most significant oil and gas producers, headquartered in Tripoli. The company focuses on upstream activities—exploration, drilling, production, and shipping of crude oil and natural gas. WOC operates several major oil fields, including the prominent Waha field in the Sirte Basin, contributing a substantial portion of Libya’s total oil output. It is a subsidiary of the NOC.
Construction
Al Amida Company for General Contracting
Al Amida Company is one of the prominent construction and contracting firms in Libya, established in 2001. It provides comprehensive services in building construction, infrastructure works (roads, bridges, railways), as well as mechanical and electrical contracting. The company is experienced in modern construction, reconstruction of war-damaged structures, and delivering projects to high standards of quality and safety.
Iron Group for Contracting and Real Estate Investment
Iron Group is a Libyan national contracting and real estate investment company based in Tripoli. It works across multiple sectors of construction including roads, railways, bridges, water and sewage infrastructure, telecommunications, electrical systems, and building maintenance. The firm also undertakes real estate development and large-scale infrastructure projects throughout Libya.
Manufacturing
Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO)
https://libyansteel.com/en/home-1/
The Libyan Iron and Steel Company (LISCO) is one of the largest industrial and manufacturing firms in Libya, specializing in steel production. Founded in 1979 and based in Misrata, LISCO produces a wide range of steel products — including bars, rods, hot-rolled and cold-rolled products, galvanized steel, and hot-briquetted iron (HBI) — serving both domestic construction markets and exports in the region. It plays a key role in supplying steel for construction, infrastructure, and industrial use.
Libyan Cement Company (LCC)
The Libyan Cement Company is a leading cement manufacturer in Libya with production facilities in Benghazi and other locations. With decades of operation since 1968, LCC produces high-quality cement used in residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction throughout the country. It aims to expand production capacity and continue supplying core materials for Libya’s rebuilding and development projects.