Eni, Libya's NOC complete gas project to cut emissions by 1.5 million tons

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Eni and Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) have completed the Bouri Gas Utilization Project (GUP), with start-up procedures underway to enable the recovery of associated gas from the offshore Bouri field, Eni said on October 19.

The project, implemented through the joint venture Mellitah Oil & Gas, involved the construction and installation of a new Gas Recovery Module and associated infrastructure to capture and process gas previously flared during production.

According to Eni, the project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, making it one of the most significant emissions-reduction initiatives in Libya’s energy sector.

“The recovered gas will be supplied to the domestic market, providing an incremental production of approximately 700 million standard cubic metres per year, helping meet demand from the power generation sector. The project will also support additional gas volumes available for export to Europe through the GreenStream pipeline,” said the company.

Eni said the project reflects its joint commitment with NOC to developing Libya’s energy sector through initiatives that combine increased production, improved operational efficiency and environmental protection.

The Bouri project forms part of broader efforts to increase the value of Libya’s gas resources while reducing emissions from upstream operations.

Other strategic initiatives are also underway in the country, including the A&E Structures Project, which aims to bring new offshore gas resources into production for domestic consumption and export. Further projects are focused on upgrading and optimizing gas production and transportation infrastructure.

Eni has operated in Libya since 1959 and is the country’s leading international energy operator. Its equity production in Libya averaged approximately 162,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025.