San Donato Milanese (Milan), 19 October 2026 - Eni, in partnership with Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) through the joint venture Mellitah Oil & Gas, announces the completion of the Bouri Gas Utilization Project (GUP), with start-up procedures now underway, enabling the recovery of associated gas produced from the Bouri field, located in Libya's western offshore area.
The project involved the construction and installation of the new Bouri Gas Recovery Module (GRM) and the related tie-in infrastructure, enabling the recovery and treatment of gas that was previously flared. It represents one of the most significant emissions reduction initiatives in Libya's energy sector and will contribute to improving the environmental performance of the country's production system by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO₂ per year.
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.
The start-up of the Bouri GUP confirms the joint commitment of Eni and NOC to the development of Libya's energy sector through initiatives that combine production growth, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. The project is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the value of the country's gas resources while reducing the emissions intensity of upstream activities.
Other strategic developments are currently underway in Libya, including the A&E Structures Project, focused on bringing new offshore gas resources on stream for both the domestic market and exports, as well as initiatives aimed at upgrading and optimizing gas production and transportation infrastructures.
Eni has been present in Libya since 1959 and is the country's leading international energy operator. In 2025, Eni's equity production in the country amounted to approximately 162 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.