• NOC begins first phase of pipeline linking Farigh field to Brega

• Project aims to secure gas for power generation and industry

• Move comes as Libya faces growing risk of domestic gas shortages

Libya has started bringing online a new gas pipeline linking the onshore Farigh field in the Sirte Basin to the coastal energy hub of Brega, as part of efforts to stabilize domestic supply.

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the launch of the project’s first phase, with gas pumping now underway, according to reports published March 15 by The Libya Observer.

This initial stage connects gas from Field 103 in the Farigh system to a reception point in the Zueitina area. From there, the flow is injected into an existing 42-inch pipeline operated by the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Manufacturing Company.

The gas is expected to supply facilities in Brega before being distributed across Libya’s coastal network. The infrastructure is designed to strengthen gas availability, particularly for power generation and industrial use.

Natural gas plays a central role in Libya’s energy mix. According to the International Energy Agency, it accounts for about 70% of the country’s electricity production. The U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates Libya’s proven gas reserves at around 53 trillion cubic feet.

Despite these resources, supply pressures are mounting. The NOC has warned of a potential gas shortage as early as this year, according to reports cited by Libyan Express in 2025. More broadly, analysts at the Middle East Institute note that reviving Libya’s energy sector will depend on upgrading aging infrastructure and improving the reliability of supply flows.

Abdel-Latif Boureima