Tripoli is preparing to host the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 from January 24–26, with this year’s expanded three-day event set to centre on the infrastructure and investment needed to accelerate the country’s energy revival.
Organised by Energy Capital & Power (ECP) and backed by the Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Oil & Gas, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya, the summit will take place under the theme “Infrastructure & Investment Driving Energy Growth.”
The conference comes at a pivotal time for Libya. The country ended 2025 with renewed exploration momentum after launching its first oil and gas bidding round in 17 years, offering 22 onshore and offshore blocks across the Sirte, Murzuq and Ghadames basins. LEES 2026 will build on that progress by outlining the infrastructure upgrades required to push production toward 2 million barrels per day.
Key sessions will focus on oilfield rehabilitation, pipeline extensions, refinery upgrades, and strengthening export routes. Natural gas development, particularly export-orientated projects and efforts to curb flaring, will also feature prominently, alongside discussions on digitalised operations and supply-chain efficiency.
Libya’s push to diversify its energy mix will be highlighted through major renewable initiatives, including the planned 500 MW Sadada solar project.
The summit is expected to attract major international operators such as Eni, TotalEnergies, Repsol, OMV and ConocoPhillips, as well as global service firms including SLB, Halliburton and Baker Hughes. Business chambers and industry associations will also drive dialogue on local content, SME participation and investment facilitation.
“This year’s summit is designed to convert investor attention into tangible infrastructure progress,” said James Chester, CEO of ECP. “We want to ensure that capital, expertise and technology are deployed directly into projects that modernise Libya’s energy systems and support long-term economic stability.”
With over 48 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 53 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Libya is seeking to re-establish itself as a central energy hub bridging Africa and Europe. LEES 2026 aims to strengthen the partnerships needed to make that ambition a reality.
