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Producing oil sustainably in Libya |
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In the North Africa core region, Libya is the most important country for BASF with regard to the exploration and production of crude oil. In October 2004, we started operations at a further production facility in Jakhira, southeast of Tripoli. Since 1958, we have invested more than $1.2 billion in Libya in more than 120 wells. We are also a technology leader. For example, we are one of the few companies in Libya that does not flare the gas associated with crude oil production, thus making a significant contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. Furthermore, we no longer allow production and process water to seep away. Instead, we process it and return it to the outer areas of the oil reservoir via a special well. We are also aware of our social responsibility and have initiated an integration and training program aimed at considerably increasing the proportion of local skilled workers. The percentage of Libyan workers ranges from 40 percent for skilled and specialized workers to almost 100 percent for technical and commercial employees. Wintershall employs almost 350 people in Libya, 240 of whom are Libyan.
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