The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has confirmed the commissioning of the first phase of the Farigh–Brega natural gas pipeline project. This step is considered an important development in efforts to strengthen the country’s energy infrastructure and reduce dependence on costly fuel imports. It was reported that the initial 30-kilometre section has become operational, with gas flow already initiated and pressure balancing operations underway.
The new pipeline connects the Farigh field in the Zueitina area to the main 42-inch transmission line in the Sirte region. Officials expect the system to be integrated into the national grid and to start contributing to gas supply to the coastal city of Brega in the near future. The project is planned to reach full capacity by the end of the month.
This project holds a key place in Libya’s energy strategy, aiming to enhance supply security in a country where natural gas accounts for a significant share of electricity generation. Increased production is expected to reduce the use of liquid fuels in power plants, thereby easing the subsidy burden on the state budget.
The project is also expected to support industrial facilities in Brega, including refineries and petrochemical plants. It is seen as part of Libya’s long-term energy strategy, with officials aiming to boost gas production capacity to 2 billion standard cubic feet per day by 2030 and expand export potential to Europe in the coming years.
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