Libyan Oil Minister Participates in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

The Libyan Minister of Oil and Gas, Mohamed Aoun and his accompanying delegation participated in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week conferences.

The Conference is held under the theme of “United on Climate Action Toward COP28,” at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center.

Several Heads of state, ministers, and experts from various countries are participating in the event. Many scientific seminars focusing on the switch to alternative energies, and the production and use of “green hydrogen.”

According to the Libyan Ministry’s statement on Wednesday, the delegation attended most of the panel discussions and symposiums. The event is being held from 14-19 January.

Notably, the UAE will host the 28th edition of the World Climate Conference in November.

In October, the Chairman of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), Farhat Bengdara said that the Corporation looks forward to adapting to transitioning to renewable energy sources, as he participated in the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC).

Bengdara said that the NOC’s strategy supports a “practical, realistic energy transition.” He added that the NOC will work with international partners to make this a reality.

“Great to be joining the ADIPEC CEO roundtable this morning. Looking forward to discussing NOC’s commitment to energy security, access, and sustainability,” he tweeted.

“CEOs from UAE Mubadala Energy and US Halliburton will discuss how the industry is responding to the energy transition and growing energy demand by rebalancing portfolios and shifting investments,” the ADIPEC said.

Aoun noted that Libya has enough solar radiation to export massive amounts of electricity to other countries.

During his participation via videoconference in the Global Summit on Energy Security in India, Aoun stressed the need to transition to clean energies. However, he urged that it not take place at the expense of the African continent.