CEO Message
Dear Stakeholders, As the CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia, I am pleased to address you on the significant strides we are making in the oil and gas sector, particularly in our upstream and offshore operations.
Our commitment to harnessing Liberia's natural resources responsibly and sustainably remains unwavering. The recent advancements in our upstream activities have positioned us at the forefront of the industry, ensuring that we meet and exceed global standards. My goal here at the National Oil Company of Liberia to break the great news that Liberians are eager to hear and with strength, courage and support Liberia can Tap into its Petroleum resources.
At the National Oil Company of Liberia, we are dedicated to forming a resilient and sustainable energy sector that will be a pillar of our nation's development. Collectively, we will continue to initiate progress and accomplish excellence in the oil and gas industry.
"Keep the Faith" Regards, Fabian M. Lai
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President Boakai Receives NOCAL’s Bi-Annual Performance Report – 2025
The President of the Republic of Liberia, H.E. Joseph Nyumah Boakai, received the Bi-Annual Performance Report of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) on August 7, 2025, during a formal presentation held at the Executive Mansion.
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NOCAL Sponsors Over 100 Liberian Students in STEM Program
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) has, through the Nyonblee Cares Foundation, provided sponsorship to over 100 high school students from diverse institutions in Paynesville City, Liberia. The initiative is a 3-week STEM vocational program themed “Empowering Minds, Engineering Liberia’s Future.” This initiative, led by Senate President Pro-Tempore Hon. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world applications in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to inspire creativity and problem-solving. Representing NOCAL’s President–CEO Hon. Fabian Michael Lai, Vice President for Technical Services Hon. Rixck W. Barsi-Giah underscored the program’s alignment with President Joseph N. Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, reaffirming education and technology as drivers of national progress. “STEM education is a strategic investment in Liberia’s future,” he stated, encouraging students to embrace collaboration and lifelong learning as future engineers and scientists.
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Exciting Insights from Forbes Africa Interview with NOCAL’s Acting President & CEO
In an exclusive interview, representatives from Forbes Africa, Olivera, and Betty sat with Mr. Fabian Michael Lai, Acting President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), to discuss the company’s role in Liberia’s economic development and the future of its oil and gas sector. In this engaging discussion, Mr. Lai elaborated on NOCAL’s pivotal role in Liberia’s economic development and the future of the country’s oil and gas sector.
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NOCAL Executive Team Visits LADOL Facilities in Nigeria to Advance Plans for Shorebase in Buchanan
The Acting President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), alongside Director King, a member of the NOCAL's Board of Directors — who also heads the institution's Corporate Subcommittee, led a high-level delegation on a strategic tour of the Lagos Deep Offshore Logistics Base (LADOL) in Lagos, Nigeria. The delegation included NOCAL's Vice President for Finance and Investment, the Project Procurement Officer, and the Director of Exploration and Data Management.
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Liberia Accelerates Energy Transformation: NOCAL Convenes 2025 Strategic Retreat to Shape Resilient Hydrocarbon Sector
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) today launched a high-level three-day Strategic Retreat in Buchanan, marking a critical milestone in Liberia’s pursuit of energy independence and sustainable development. Under the theme "Forging a Resilient Energy Future," the retreat brings together sector leaders, policymakers, and global partners to align Liberia’s hydrocarbon strategy with President Joseph Nyuma Boakai’s ARREST Agenda.
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NOCAL Champions Women's Empowerment in International Women’s Day Celebration
The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) significantly impacted the recently concluded Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Display and Conference (SAIPEC) 2025, held from February 11-13 in Lagos, Nigeria. NOCAL was represented by its esteemed Vice Presidents, Hon. M. Boakai Jaleiba, Vice President for Administration, and Hon. Rixck W. Barsi-Giah, Vice President for Technical Services. With over 6,000 participants from over 50 countries, SAIPEC 2025 established itself as a landmark event, underlining Africa's indispensable role in the global energy, oil, and gas sectors—while championing innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
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