Libya outlined its next upstream phase on day one of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit, with production growth centered on IOC re-entry, gas projects and regional cooperation.
TRIPOLI, Libya: The Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 opened in Tripoli on Saturday with a series of strategic announcements underlining its renewed upstream momentum and investment appeal. Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibeh confirmed that the country’s first major oil and gas licensing round in more than 17 years – launched in March 2025 – will have its results announced in February 2026. The round, covering 22 onshore and offshore blocks under revised fiscal and profit-sharing terms, is designed to improve competitiveness and support Libya’s push toward higher production and diversified investment.
Prime Minister Al-Dbeibeh framed the summit as a turning point for Libya’s energy sector, highlighting rising output, stronger partnerships and structural reforms. He cited crude oil production exceeding 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) and total oil equivalent production of more than 1.52 million bpd in early 2026 as evidence of progress following years of disruption.
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