The Ministry of Industry and Minerals reported today that the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Study Committee has approved the technical frameworks for completing the coastal gas pipeline and is overseeing the preparation of Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs).
The committee—established under Prime Ministerial Decree No. 430 of 2026 to study the use of LNG for fuelling power generation plants—held a meeting at the headquarters of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals. The meeting was chaired by Mustafa Al-Samou, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals and head of the committee, and was attended by committee members and relevant technical teams.
The meeting addressed the technical and engineering requirements for completing the coastal gas pipeline project. The committee recommended that the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Processing Company—subject to the Prime Minister’s approval and in coordination with the National Oil Corporation—be tasked with studying the execution of the necessary work, leveraging national capabilities and local expertise.
Furthermore, the committee reviewed the technical specifications and tender documents for FSRUs in preparation for the procurement and contracting process. It also discussed the development of a technical and economic study to estimate the savings expected from replacing a portion of the diesel fuel currently used for power generation with natural gas.
Al-Samou emphasized the need to accelerate the completion of all tasks, technical studies, and contractual processes in accordance with established timelines, in preparation for the peak demand for electricity expected during the summer of 2027.
This comes as part of the Tripoli government’s efforts to strengthen energy security, develop gas sector infrastructure, and provide cost-effective alternatives for fuelling power plants. It also aims to reduce reliance on high-cost liquid fuels, thereby contributing to financial savings, supporting the national economy, and ensuring the sustainability of electricity supplies.
