During a phone call with the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Lanuf Oil and Gas Company, Shabaan Bseebsu, this Monday July 12th 2021, Eng. Mustafa Sanalla, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation, congratulated the company’s employees, Chairman and members of the Board on the resumption of the Polyethylene Plant after a year and half of closure.
Sanalla confirmed that he has full confidence in the return of the company to past status. Thanks be to Allah, the company’s wise administration, as well as the efforts and sacrifices of its workers. As he expressed praise to all workers, particularly, the Safety Department for their immense contribution as there has not been any recorded cases of infection. “Ras Lanuf complex will rise again, and the resumption of the Polyethylene Plant is the beginning.” He stated.
He added, “I wanted to be among you, celebrating this great event. However, due to the current situation of the pandemic and the government’s recommendations to avoid crowds and rely on e-communication as much as possible, I insisted to congratulate you, even if solely through the phone. I’m incredibly proud of all the workers at the company as well as the sector. For that, a resolution was issued for you. For those who put in exceptional efforts for the resumption of production. We are expecting the entire complex to become operational again soon – God willing. Driving production forward in the whole area, which will consequently revive the region’s economy and open horizons for development and employment.
The NOC Chairman also stated that the company has previously stumbled due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control. However, as production resumes, the employees’ conditions will improve on all levels. Including training, services, and such. He confirmed that, with the continuation of production and the introduction of revenues to the state treasury, the company will get the full support of the NOC.
He went on to say, “when I speak of Ras Lanuf, I speak of an industrial castle, a school in the world of Oil, and a industrial complex built by the late founding Father Rajab Alkawafi and Eng. Mahmoud Alnaas. And I hope, as every Libyan hopes, that it returns to its full working capacity, and that it contributes, as it has always contributed, to the industrial growth of our nation by providing an income to the state treasury and bringing forth technical cadres praised by the world.
Mr. Sanalla thanked the Government of National Unity for its constant support to the National Oil Corporation, as well as its endeavors to provide all capacities to advance the sector. Stressing that, with continued stability and provision of sufficient support, Libyans shall witness a great improvement in the sector. Which will be through the implementation of the NOC’s plans to rehabilitate the fields and infrastructure, increase production and introduce huge revenues to the treasury of the Libyan state.
He explained that, “Oil and Gas are blessings bestowed upon this country, and they are due to be thanked. For which praise be to Allah, and that we may preserve them. We have witnessed several countries declaring bankruptcy, and others experiencing great financial hardships. While Libya, thanks to Allah, your efforts, along with the efforts of all workers in the Oil Sector, receives income because of what He gifted us with, and as long as we are able to do so, we shall spare no efforts to preserve it.”
On his end, Mr. Shabaan Bseebsu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ras Lanuf, has stated that everyone was very happy with the call of the NOC’s Chairman and his congratulations to the company’s employees for this great achievement. Which is indeed a result of all the employees’ efforts, excluding none. He pointed out that the marketing for the polyethylene product will start tomorrow, Tuesday, after reaching the required storage quantities. And that the next goal, is the resumption of the Eythtlyne Plant in the near future, God willing. Reassuring to everyone that preparations and maintenance in particular are running smoothly.
In conclusion, Eng. Mustafa Sanalla emphasized the need to implement the instructions issued by the National Unity Government, which were circulated by the National Oil Corporation, regarding the implementation of safety and prevention measures against the Coronavirus. Especially, after the emergence of the mutated variant. He also stressed the need to adhere to the rules of social distancing, and keep the number of employees in all oil sites to a minimum in a way that does not affect the conduct of operations, while ensuring the safety of all workers in the sector.
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