A delegation from the Tripoli based Libya government visiting the United States held a meeting yesterday in Washington DC with US State Department officials to discuss prospects for cooperation in the energy sector.
The Libyan delegation included the Acting Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdel Sadeg, member of the Board of Directors of the Libyan Investment Authority and Head of the Executive Team for Presidential Initiatives and Strategic Projects, Mustafa Al-Manea, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, Suhail Boushiha, Advisor to the Minister of Oil, Jamal Huwaisa, and member of the Office of the Minister of Oil, Mohammed Zaid.
The US side included Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources, Laura Lockman, Libya Dossier Officer, Matthew Boutin, and Senior Energy Advisor for the Middle East, Chrissy Bishay.
The meeting discussed ways for US companies to return to invest in Libya and contribute to the development of the oil infrastructure, as well as the expansion of renewable energy projects, especially green hydrogen, and plans to modernise the refining sector with the aim of boosting national revenues.
The meeting also addressed ongoing preparations for hosting the Gas Forum in November 2025 and the Libya Energy and Economy Summit, scheduled for January 2026, which aims to attract more international investments and partnerships in the energy sector.
