Oil and economic expert Abdulmonem Al-Shalwi has written an article describing the ongoing developments at the Bouri offshore field as a landmark transformation in Libya\u2019s oil and gas sector, marking a shift toward sustainability and emissions reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He explains that the project to utilize associated gas from the Bouri Oil Field, implemented by Mellitah Oil & Gas in partnership with the National Oil Corporation, represents one of the most important technical and environmental developments in Libya\u2019s hydrocarbon industry in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The recent announcement by Italian engineering firm Saipem regarding the completion and installation of a gas recovery and processing unit is not merely an engineering achievement, Al-Shalwi argues, but a structural shift in how Libya manages its hydrocarbon resources\u2014particularly associated gas, which for decades has been routinely flared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The project aims to capture associated gas and transport it to the Mellitah complex, where it can be processed for domestic use or export. According to the article, this represents a strategic economic move, as global energy markets increasingly value not only production volumes but also environmental performance and emissions reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Al-Shalwi highlights that the Bouri project aligns closely with the concept of \u201cZero Flaring\u201d<\/strong>, a global energy policy objective aimed at eliminating routine gas flaring. This approach has become a key benchmark in modern energy governance, especially as countries respond to climate change pressures and international environmental commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He notes that both the National Oil Corporation and Mellitah Oil & Gas are moving more decisively toward this direction, not only through offshore infrastructure upgrades but also by improving efficiency in resource utilization and maximizing the value of associated gas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The article argues that Libya has the technical capacity and hydrocarbon reserves needed to become a significant player in the regional and Mediterranean gas market. However, the real challenge lies in developing projects that align with global environmental standards while ensuring long-term value creation for the national economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Al-Shalwi also references his previous involvement in early initiatives related to emissions reduction in Libya\u2019s oil sector, noting that what was once a theoretical ambition is now gradually becoming an operational reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He concludes that the success of such projects should not be seen only as a technical achievement for international contractors, but as a national milestone for Libya\u2019s energy institutions and skilled workforce. According to him, the Bouri project symbolizes a broader transition: from simply producing oil and gas to producing them in a more responsible and sustainable way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ultimately, he describes the project as a signal that Libya is entering a new energy era\u2014one in which previously wasted gas is transformed into an economic asset that supports development and strengthens the country\u2019s position in the global energy transition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oil and economic expert Abdulmonem Al-Shalwi has written an article describing the ongoing developments at the Bouri offshore field as a landmark transformation in Libya\u2019s oil and gas sector, marking a shift toward sustainability and emissions reduction. He explains that the project to utilize associated gas from the Bouri Oil Field, implemented by Mellitah Oil […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":257201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[683],"tags":[613,614],"class_list":["post-257194","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economic-articles","tag-libya","tag-oil"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n