Libya’s National Oil Corporation and Shell have discussed developing a comprehensive strategy for the country’s gas sector, as the two sides look to speed up technical assessments and advance existing cooperation agreements.

NOC Chairman Masoud Suleman Mousa met Shell’s vice-president for Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Libya to review progress under memoranda of understanding signed by the two companies, with talks focused on drawing on Shell’s international expertise to improve the efficiency of Libya’s gas industry. Suleman called for a clear timetable to complete evaluations of the fields and concession areas covered by the agreements.

The discussions build on cooperation arrangements announced in London in July 2025, under which Shell agreed to assess hydrocarbon potential and conduct feasibility studies for the Al-Atshan field and other NOC-owned assets, as Libya continues courting major international energy companies to help modernise its oil and gas sector after years of disruption.

Source: libyanexpress.com