Eni and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), through their joint venture Mellitah Oil & Gas, have completed the Bouri Gas Utilisation Project (GUP), with start-up procedures now underway to recover associated gas from the offshore Bouri field in western Libya.

The project includes the installation of a new Gas Recovery Module (GRM) and associated infrastructure to capture and process gas previously flared during oil production.

The initiative is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, making it one of Libya’s major emissions-reduction projects in the energy sector.

Once operational, the facility will enable the recovery of approximately 700 million standard cubic metres of gas per year for the domestic market, helping meet growing demand from the power generation sector.

Additional gas volumes will also be available for export to Europe through the GreenStream pipeline, strengthening Libya’s role in regional energy supplies.

The project reflects Eni and NOC’s shared strategy to improve production efficiency, maximise the value of Libya’s natural gas resources and reduce the environmental impact of upstream operations.

Further developments are underway in the country, including the A&E Structures Project, which aims to bring new offshore gas resources into production for domestic consumption and exports.

Other initiatives are focused on upgrading and optimising gas production and transportation infrastructure.

Eni has operated in Libya since 1959 and is the country’s leading international energy operator.

In 2025, the company’s equity hydrocarbon production in Libya averaged approximately 162,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

The completion of the Bouri GUP marks a further step in expanding gas availability, reducing routine flaring and supporting Libya’s energy security while creating opportunities to increase supplies to European markets. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service