Libya inspects energy storage project

What are Eni's upcoming 2025 plans for Libya?

In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital and Power, Luca Vignati, Eni’s Upstream Director, discusses the company’s upcoming 2025 plans for Libya, which involve offshore drilling for the Structures A&E project, an ultra-deepwater well in Area C, and seismic acquisition in the Sirte Basin.

Will Libya get a $4-5 BN gas project?

58 Middle East Economic Survey, “Libya Taps Eni and Adnoc for $4-5 bn Gas Project,” December 1, 2023, “With Libya’s Oil Minister Out Of The Way, NOC Could Pass Controversial NC-7 Deal,” April 4, 2024; Libya Oil Monitor, “GNU “sends forces” to secure NC7 field,” July 23, 2024.

Does totalenergies have a solar project in Libya?

In addition to its recent investment in Libya’s oil and natural gas sectors, TotalEnergies intends to develop 500 MW of solar power projects in the country.72 Libya has also discussed solar power projects with Repsol, PowerChina, Petro Techna (Canada), and others.73

How much energy does Libya need in 2022?

Fossil fuels met nearly all of Libya’s energy demand, with oil accounting for 57% and natural gas accouting for almost 43% in 2022. Rooftop solar projects met less than 1% of the remaining energy demand.15

Why did Libya's natural gas production drop in 2022?

Libya’s dry natural gas production fell from 423 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in 2022 to 394 Bcf in 2023 (Figure 5).48 Output has declined from a high in 2017 because the volatile security situation and unfavorable regulatory environment have deterred upstream investment by international oil companies.

What's going on with Eni in Libya?

Following an agreement signed in December 2023 with the International Organization for Migration, a five-year cooperation project is underway to train 850 young people facilitating access to work. Eni has resumed onshore exploration activities in Libya after a 10-year hiatus, starting with the A1-96/3 well in the Ghadames Basin.