LEES 2026 day three spotlighted youth, gas, renewables and digital systems shaping Libya’s long-term energy transformation.
TRIPOLI, Libya: The third and final day of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 – organized by Energy Capital & Power (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) – shifted focus from scale and investment momentum to the foundations that will sustain Libya’s long-term energy transformation: people, infrastructure, technology and responsible energy integration. Across a series of panels and presentations, discussions emphasized how workforce development, gas expansion, renewables, digital systems and pragmatic decarbonization are converging to shape Libya’s next phase of growth.
Energy JEEL Initiative: Building Libya’s Energy Workforce
Youth development took center stage during the Energy JEEL Initiative panel, highlighting how Libya is positioning human capital as a strategic asset. Launched by the Ministry of Oil and Gas with the National Oil Company (NOC) and Renewable Energy Authority of Libya, the initiative now includes more than 900 ambassadors aged 15-35. Speakers emphasized that Energy JEEL is bridging skills gaps by combining technical training, policy exposure and community engagement, ensuring Libya’s next generation is equipped to navigate digitalization, sustainability and global energy transition pressures.
Libya’s Gas Sector: Infrastructure and Low-Carbon Growth
Libya’s gas strategy was framed as both an economic and energy security priority. NOC representatives stressed the need to expand production capacity, modernize pipelines and reduce transmission costs to meet domestic demand and export commitments. Alongside infrastructure investment, speakers underscored the importance of governance, partnerships and low-carbon practices to attract long-term capital and ensure project execution at scale.
Downstream Development: Refining and Petrochemicals
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