Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has renewed calls for greater investment in natural gas development projects to strengthen the country’s energy sector and secure reliable supplies for the domestic market.
Speaking at the opening of the second edition of a technical workshop on the “Strategic Vision of the NOC for Natural Gas Development Projects in Libya” in Tripoli on 21 July 2026, NOC Chairman Masoud Suleman said investment and new initiatives were central to expanding the gas industry.
Suleman stressed the need for partnerships with international companies to support onshore and offshore exploration, transform discoveries into proven reserves, attract investment, transfer expertise and create opportunities for Libya’s private sector and workforce.
He said the NOC remained committed to international agreements on reducing emissions, highlighting progress in cutting gas flaring and reaffirming plans to work with partners towards achieving near-zero gas flaring.
The workshop, which began on 20 July 2026 at the Corinthia Hotel in Tripoli, reviewed plans for managing Libya’s estimated 53 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves. It was attended by the Minister of Oil and Gas, Dr Khalifa Abdul Sadiq, NOC officials, representatives of international energy companies and experts.
