With just days to go, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 is positioning Tripoli as a strategic hub for high-impact energy, infrastructure, and investment partnerships, as the country intensifies efforts to drive economic recovery and production growth.
Tripoli, Libya – 19 January 2026 – The fourth edition of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) will take place in Tripoli from January 24 to 26, bringing together government leaders, international investors, and energy executives under the theme Infrastructure & Investment Driving Energy Growth. As Libya’s flagship investment forum, LEES 2026 arrives at a pivotal moment, offering a platform to mobilize capital, technical expertise, and partnerships needed to revitalize national infrastructure and accelerate development across the energy value chain.
Organized by Energy Capital & Power and officially endorsed by the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Oil and Gas, and the National Oil Corporation (NOC), the 2026 summit will, for the first time, run over three full days. The expanded format reflects growing international interest in Libya’s energy potential and infrastructure-led growth strategy.
Aligned with National Production and Investment Goals
LEES 2026 coincides with Libya’s ambitious production targets, as the country seeks to raise oil output from approximately 1.4 million barrels per day to 1.6 million barrels per day by the end of 2026, with a longer-term goal of reaching 2 million barrels per day. Central to summit discussions is an estimated $18 billion pipeline of oil, gas, power, and infrastructure projects, alongside Libya’s first international upstream licensing round in nearly 20 years, offering 22 onshore and offshore exploration blocks.
Beyond hydrocarbons, the summit places strong emphasis on power generation and renewable energy development. Key projects to be highlighted include the 500-megawatt Sadada solar plant, led by TotalEnergies, as well as Libya’s broader ambition to develop 4 gigawatts of renewable capacity, supported by the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya.
High-Level Leadership and Strategic Dialogue
The opening ceremony will feature keynote addresses from Prime Minister Abdulhamid Al-Dbeibeh, Minister of Oil and Gas Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek, and NOC Chairman Masoud M. Suleman, setting the tone for three days of strategic dialogue. Dr. Abdulsadek will also participate in a ministerial panel discussion alongside counterparts from Turkey, Malta, and Algeria, underscoring Libya’s regional and international energy partnerships.
Industry participation reflects the depth of global engagement in Libya’s energy resurgence. Major producing nations from Europe, North America, and the Mediterranean will be represented, with leading international oil companies such as TotalEnergies, Eni, Repsol, and ConocoPhillips taking part. These firms are already actively involved in advancing upstream development, gas monetization, and energy security initiatives within the country.
What Participants Can Expect
LEES 2026 will deliver a multi-track agenda designed to convert dialogue into actionable investment outcomes. The program includes themed panel sessions addressing Libya’s strategic priorities, such as gas monetization and flare reduction, power generation and grid modernization, and marginal field development, providing investors with clear insights into near-term opportunities and long-term sector reforms.
A core feature of the summit is its series of bilateral national roundtables, including U.S.–Libya, Italy–Libya, France–Libya, and UK–Libya sessions. These platforms are structured to facilitate high-level government engagement, private-sector dialogue, and B2B matchmaking, aimed at deepening trade relations and unlocking new partnerships across the oil, gas, power, and logistics value chains.
Complementing the policy and commercial discussions, LEES 2026 introduces a dedicated technical workshops day, featuring in-depth sessions on upstream optimization, enhanced oil recovery, AI-enabled monitoring, digital infrastructure, inspection and maintenance, as well as renewable integration and grid performance.
Strong Sponsorship Signals Market Confidence
Robust sponsorship for LEES 2026 highlights growing market confidence in Libya’s energy outlook. Assail Drilling Company leads as Diamond Plus Sponsor, alongside Diamond Sponsors Eni, TotalEnergies, Repsol, OMV, ConocoPhillips, and Mellitah Oil & Gas. Gold Sponsors include SLB, NESR, and Delta United Group, with broad support across Silver, Bronze, and National sponsor categories.
With one week remaining, LEES 2026 stands as the definitive platform for investors, operators, and policymakers seeking direct access to decision-makers, bankable projects, and first-mover advantage in one of Africa’s most strategically significant energy markets.
Source: Thepressradio.com
