In an exclusive statement to our source, Minister of Oil and Gas Mohamed Aoun commented on the announcement by Arcano Oil Company regarding its joint operation in oil production with the National Oil Corporation (NOC). Aoun clarified that it was the Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity, Abdulhamid Dbeibeh, who issued the decisions related to this matter.
He explained that the NOC bypassed the Ministry of Oil and Gas by addressing the Prime Minister directly, without even sending a copy of the correspondence to the Minister himself.
Aoun further emphasized that the Prime Minister also ignored the Ministry, failing to share copies of his decisions, even though they clearly violate the provisions of Oil Law No. (25) of 1955, Law No. (24) of 1970, Decision No. (10) of 1979, and the decision to adopt the organizational structure of the Ministry of Oil and Gas.
He concluded by stating that while the Prime Minister frequently issues statements and memos calling for respect of laws, regulations, and judicial rulings, his actions are in direct contradiction, as he continues to disregard these legal frameworks.
