The Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Mohammed Dbeibeh, and Eni’s CEO, Claudio Descalzi, met in Tripoli to review the progress of activities in the Country, namely the three projects sanctioned in 2023: Sabratha Compression, Bouri Gas Utilization Project and Bahr Essalam Structures A&E.
The Sabratha Compression project is scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, contributing to support field production from Bahr Essalam. The Bouri Gas utilisation Project is progressing and start up is expected in 2026. Finally, the contracting strategy for Structures A&E is in execution, and the drilling of wells started in April.
The meeting was also the occasion to discuss Eni’s exploration activities in the Country, as well as the potential opportunities projected by the recently launched bid round.
The parties emphasized the role of these initiatives in contributing to sustain and increase gas production in the country while reducing carbon footprint as well as the development of local Human capital and technology sharing.
The company has been operating in Libya since 1959 and currently has a large portfolio of assets in exploration, production and development. Operations are run through the joint company Mellitah Oil and Gas BV (Eni 50%, NOC 50%). Eni is the leading international gas producer in Libya, the average equity production was 176,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2024.
Source: Eni
