Part of the reason may have been because Libyan oil production never ceased entirely. However, this continuity does not ultimately explain why Libya remains off the world’s radar screens.
What may be more central to perceptions of Libya is an apparent inability or unwillingness to look at the hard choices necessary for a solution to a seemingly endless crisis.
Somewhat surprisingly, more than 300 oil people this week attended a conference on Libyan oil and gas in London — a turnout that would suggest Libya is a major oil destination.