Italian energy company Eni has approved three new natural gas projects in Libya to meet growing domestic demand, ensure energy security, and expand exports to Europe, according to Luca Vignati, Eni’s Director of Exploration and Production.
Vignati highlighted Eni’s significant contribution to Libya’s gas production, noting its joint venture with the National Oil Corporation (NOC) through Mellitah Oil & Gas. Speaking to the U.S.-based platform Energy Voice, he confirmed that Eni remains the largest gas producer in Libya and the primary supplier to the domestic market.
In 2024, Eni’s gas production in Libya reached approximately 8.5 billion cubic metres, accounting for 80% of the country’s total output. Of this, 7 billion cubic metres were allocated to meet 70% of the electricity generation needs, producing over 3 gigawatts of power. Additionally, 1.5 billion cubic metres were exported to Italy via the Greenstream pipeline.
Eni’s operations in Libya span seven key regions, covering around 80,000 square kilometres. These include areas along the Mediterranean coast near Tripoli, the Sirte Basin near Benghazi, and Libya’s southern desert regions.
Vignati emphasised the importance of Eni’s investments in Libya’s energy sector, both for the domestic market and for securing Europe’s energy needs amid global supply challenges.
