Offshore Technology

Libya’s Mellitah to work with Hill on two gas projects

The partnership focuses on the management and development of two major offshore platforms, known as A and E.

Mellitah Oil and Gas has entered into an agreement with US-based Hill International to oversee a significant project aimed at enhancing Libya's gas production.

Mellitah Oil and Gas is a joint venture between Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) and Italian energy company Eni.

The signing of the agreement took place during a visit to the Libyan capital Tripoli by US President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa, Massad Boulos.

The project, known as Structures A&E, is set to elevate local gas output and ensure exports to Europe. It will see the development of two gas fields in contractual area D, offshore Libya.

With production due to commence next year, the fields are expected to yield up to 750 million cubic feet of gas per day.

The development will be supported by two main platforms, which will be integrated into the existing treatment facilities at the Mellitah complex.

In addition to boosting gas production, the project includes the construction of a carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at Mellitah.

This facility aligns with Eni's decarbonisation strategy and aims to significantly reduce the overall carbon footprint.

The estimated investment for the project stands at $8bn (Ld43.23bn), with a substantial impact anticipated for the industry and its supply chain, thereby contributing notably to the economy of Libya.

During the discussions, NOC presented Libya's strategy to increase oil production to two million barrels per day by 2030.

Massad Boulos also engaged with Libya Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, as reported by Reuters, citing a statement from the prime minister's office.

Prime Minister Dbeibah expressed his government's commitment to forging economic collaborations with Washington, which would pave the way for US companies to engage in development and investment projects in Libya.

The prime minister's team showcased a range of strategic economic partnership projects, valued at around $70bn. These projects span various sectors including minerals, energy and electricity, and are ready for investment.