But Libya’s ambitions extend beyond recovery. With vast untapped gas reserves, a prime Mediterranean location and expanding partnerships with Italy and Turkey, the North African nation is positioning itself as a regional energy hub and a bridge linking African resources to European demand.

At the core of this ambition is the Structures A&E gas development, a flagship joint venture between the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Eni designed to deliver up to 750 million standard cubic feet per day of gas to Mediterranean markets. The project aligns closely with Europe’s strategy to diversify supply away from Russia and reaffirms Libya’s role as a critical southern corridor for gas flows.

Supporting this is the GreenStream pipeline, a 520 km subsea link between Mellitah and Italy’s Gela terminal, which already connects Libya to European markets. With rehabilitation and capacity upgrades under way, this line serves as the backbone of Libya’s hub ambitions.

Libya’s geographic position also gives it an edge as competition intensifies among Mediterranean suppliers. Italy – already a leading importer of Libyan gas – has emerged as a key ally, with Rome viewing Tripoli as central to its broader ambition of becoming Europe’s southern gas hub. Italian investment, infrastructure and political backing are helping to re-anchor Libya in regional energy trade.

At the same time, Turkey’s growing involvement in Libyan infrastructure and renewables – including plans for grid connectivity – underscores Tripoli’s increasing integration into eastern Mediterranean energy networks. Early milestones toward Libya’s target of sourcing 20% of its electricity from renewables by 2035 include the Kufra solar plant, completed in just eight months, and the 500 MW Sadada project led by TotalEnergies, currently underway. Grid modernization and integration efforts, supported by Turkey and other partners, aim to stabilize domestic supply and prepare the system for future cross-border exports. Libya is also exploring regional grid links with Algeria, Tunisia, and potentially Turkey to balance power flows and support wider energy trade.

Yet Libya must navigate an increasingly complex regional map. Algeria and Egypt remain formidable competitors for European markets, and maritime disputes with Greece continue to pose geopolitical risks. Still, Libya’s proximity, resource base and revived partnerships could allow it to emerge as a key balancing player in Mediterranean energy flows.

Realizing hub ambitions will require strengthening domestic foundations, from rehabilitating pipelines and export terminals to stabilizing the power grid. Libya’s vast solar potential also presents a long-term opportunity to diversify its energy mix and eventually export renewable power across the Mediterranean.

In this context, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) – whose next edition takes place January 24-26, 2026 in Tripoli – will be instrumental in showcasing progress, attracting investment and framing Libya’s new narrative not just as a producer, but as a strategic energy hub shaping the future of Mediterranean trade. LEES 2026 will also provide a platform for government leaders, the NOC, and international partners to highlight ongoing projects, discuss regional collaboration and secure new partnerships that advance Libya’s energy ambitions.

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