The impact of the Arab spring on the oil and gas industry in North Africa – a preliminary assessment

In 2011, popular movements toppled the leaders of Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya. These uprisings are likely to have a short- and long-term impact on these societies with global ramifications. This study focuses on Egypt and Libya and highlights how the oil and gas industry in these two North African countries has been impacted by political upheavals. Specifically, I examine the impact on production, consumption, shipping, and investment.