The Libya Energy&Economic Summit (LEES) 2025 kicked off with a bang, featuring a dynamic technical program hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) of Libya. The summit focused on how technological advancements, sustainability, and workforce development can propel the country’s oil and gas sector forward. Industry leaders shared insights on the importance of these factors in enhancing efficiency, fostering innovation, and attracting investment to ensure long-term growth in Libya’s energy industry.
Dr. Khaled Ben Othman, Chairman of the Libyan Council for Oil, Gas&Renewable Energy (LCOGRE), set the tone for the summit with a presentation on balancing Libya’s natural resources with clean technologies. He emphasized the council’s vision of investing in modern infrastructure for energy exploration, extraction, processing, and distribution to meet both local and international demand. Dr. Othman also highlighted the importance of encouraging innovation, research, and development in the energy sector to create new technologies and improve efficiency.
Samir Guma Elamri, Program Chairperson at SPE of Libya, emphasized the significance of digital transformation in the oil and gas sector. He discussed the role of emerging technologies such as big data analytics, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things in improving operational efficiency. Elamri also stressed the importance of workforce development to support these technological advancements, citing the World Economic Forum’s projection that 50% of employees will need reskilling by 2027.
Delta United Group’s presentation focused on the role of technology in driving sustainability within Libya’s energy industry. The company outlined how Libya can leverage its natural resources to develop sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, green metal, and green ammonia. These initiatives are crucial for supporting the country’s energy transition and reducing carbon emissions, offering new opportunities for growth and diversification in the energy sector.
Hannah Khllat, Legal Consultant at Tumi Law Firm, discussed Libya’s evolving regulatory framework designed to attract international investment. She highlighted the country’s efforts to create a conducive business environment through commercial and investment laws that facilitate the establishment of foreign companies in Libya. These legal mechanisms enable foreign companies to explore, produce, and service oil fields in collaboration with Libya’s National Oil Corporation.
For a full list of Day One presentations, visit the following links:
– Libyan Council for Oil, Gas&Renewable Energy
– Society of Petroleum Engineers of Libya
– Delta United Group
– Tumi Law Firm
The Libya Energy&Economic Summit 2025 promises to be a platform for industry leaders to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and pave the way for a sustainable future in Libya’s energy sector. Stay tuned for more updates from this groundbreaking event.
