400,000 new trees to protect the environment around oil sites
LIBYA – The National Oil Corporation has announced the launch of the fourth phase of its large-scale afforestation campaign, which aims to plant 400,000 forest trees around oil sites and facilities in various parts of the country, in line with directives from its board chairman, Masoud Suleiman.
Overseen by the Sustainable Development Department
The NOC said its Sustainable Development Department is overseeing the new phase, as part of the oil and gas sector’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its support for climate action.
One million seedlings and green belts
It added that the campaign is part of a broader environmental strategy to plant one million seedlings, with the aim of creating green belts and strengthening protection of the environment surrounding oil activities and facilities.
