Libya’s National Oil Corporation has held talks with Italian energy giant Eni over expanding cooperation in major gas projects and accelerating strategic energy developments across the country, according to NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman.
Suleiman said he met Alessandro Tiani, Managing Director of Eni North Africa, to discuss strengthening joint cooperation in Libya’s gas sector and reviewing several technical and strategic projects considered vital for the country’s energy future.
The discussions focused on accelerating ongoing gas developments, increasing production from existing fields and supporting the NOC’s wider strategy to expand Libya’s energy output. The meeting also examined mechanisms to speed up operational timelines and improve technical performance in key offshore facilities.
Among the projects discussed was the Bouri Gas Utilisation Project, which aims to reduce gas flaring by capturing and processing gas currently burned during offshore oil production operations. The talks also covered development activities linked to the “A&E” offshore facilities, described as one of Libya’s largest energy investments in the past two decades.
According to Libyan energy officials, Eni’s broader strategy in Libya is built around three major pillars: maintaining offshore production through the Bahr Essalam Sabratha Compression project, reducing wasted associated gas through new recovery initiatives and expanding offshore production capacity connected to the A&E installations.
Industry estimates suggest the overall investment plan could exceed $10 billion and is expected to gradually increase gas supplies for Libya’s domestic market while also supporting future exports to Italy through the GreenStream pipeline.
Eni has significantly expanded its presence in Libya in recent years, particularly through projects linked to Bahr Essalam and the Mellitah complex, both considered strategically important for Libyan, Italian and wider Mediterranean energy security.
The latest talks come amid growing international concerns over energy supply disruptions in the Gulf region and shipping risks linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Masoud Suleiman stressed the importance of continuing coordination and partnership with Eni to implement Libya’s energy projects according to the “highest technical and operational standards.”
