Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2025: Advancing Technology, Sustainability, and Workforce Development

The first day of the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2025, hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) of Libya, focused on driving the country’s oil and gas sector forward through technological advancements, sustainability, and workforce development. Industry leaders discussed key strategies to improve efficiency, foster innovation, and attract investment to ensure long-term growth.

Libyan Council for Oil, Gas & Renewable Energy (LCOGRE): Dr. Khaled Ben Othman, Chairman of LCOGRE, kicked off the event with a presentation on balancing Libya’s natural resources with clean technologies to meet global environmental, safety, and health standards. He emphasized the council’s commitment to investing in modern infrastructure for energy exploration, extraction, processing, and distribution, aimed at meeting both local and international demand. Dr. Othman also stressed the importance of fostering innovation, research, and development to improve energy efficiency.

SPE of Libya: Samir Guma Elamri, Program Chairperson at SPE of Libya and Sales Manager – Digital for SLB, highlighted the role of digital transformation in the oil and gas industry. He discussed emerging technologies, such as big data analytics, cloud computing, AI, and the Internet of Things, as key tools to improve operational efficiency. Elamri also pointed out the need for workforce reskilling, citing the World Economic Forum’s prediction that by 2027, 50% of employees will need new skills due to technological advancements.

Delta United Group: Delta United Group presented its vision for sustainability in Libya’s energy sector. The company discussed how the country can leverage its abundant natural resources to develop sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, green ammonia, and green metals. These initiatives are crucial for Libya’s energy transition, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering growth in the energy sector.

Tumi Law Firm: The session concluded with a presentation from Hannah Khllat, Legal Consultant at Tumi Law Firm. She provided insights into Libya’s evolving regulatory framework, designed to attract international investment. Khllat highlighted the country’s commercial and investment laws, which facilitate the establishment of foreign companies in Libya and enable collaboration with the National Oil Corporation for oil field exploration, production, and servicing.

The summit continues to foster discussions on how Libya’s energy sector can leverage innovation, technology, and a skilled workforce to secure its future in a rapidly evolving global market