On Wednesday, Libya’s Mellitah Oil & Gas Company signed a strategic agreement with US-based Hill International, in a move aimed at strengthening the country’s offshore energy infrastructure and reviving international investment interest.
The agreement was signed in Tripoli at the headquarters of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) during the first official visit to the country by Massad Boulos, senior Middle East advisor to US President Donald Trump.
The partnership focuses on managing and developing two major offshore platforms, known as A and E. These projects are expected to enhance natural gas output and modernize offshore operations, an important step toward increasing Libya’s energy production and diversifying technical partnerships.
During the meeting, NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman outlined Libya’s long-term strategy to gradually raise oil production to 2 million barrels per day by 2030. He reaffirmed the NOC’s central role in rebuilding the economy and attracting global partners, especially in petrochemicals and infrastructure.
Boulos, who has close ties to US business and political circles, voiced strong support for Libya’s energy sector and described the NOC as a stabilizing force for the country. His visit, the first of its kind, highlights a renewed US interest in supporting Libya’s economic recovery through private-sector collaboration.
Mellitah Oil & Gas, a joint venture between the NOC and Italy’s Eni, is one of Libya’s most important operators, responsible for both offshore and onshore assets, including the Western Libya Gas Project. That project supplies natural gas to Europe via the Greenstream pipeline, making it a cornerstone of regional energy security.
Hill International brings decades of global experience in engineering and project management. Its entry into the Libyan market represents a vote of confidence in the country’s stability and potential for growth.
The agreement is seen as a milestone in rebuilding Libya’s energy infrastructure and strengthening US-Libya cooperation after years of disruption.
