In a major signal of Libya’s return to the global energy stage, three state-backed powerhouses, TPAO (Turkey), MOL Plc. (Hungary), and ORLEN Group (Poland), have officially confirmed their participation in the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026.
The summit, scheduled for January 24-26, 2026, arrives as Libya moves to aggressively reopen its upstream sector, lift operational constraints, and launch a new era of international licensing rounds.
The “National Champions” Strategy
The participation of these “National Energy Champions” underscores a renewed institutional confidence in Libya’s basins. These operators bring more than just capital; they provide the long-term technical expertise and government backing necessary to stabilize and scale Libya’s production targets.
- TPAO (Turkey): Having signed a massive 10,000-km 2D seismic survey MoU in 2025, CEO Ahmet Türko?lu will detail TPAO’s readiness to deploy technical assets across four offshore areas.
- ORLEN Group (Poland): CEO Ireneusz F?fara will address the group’s expansion in the Murzuq Basin, where ORLEN has resumed exploration following the lifting of force majeure.
- MOL Plc. (Hungary): Positioned as a key player in Libya’s first international licensing round in 20 years, MOL is diversifying its supply chain with Libya as a cornerstone market.
Infrastructure & Investment: The 2026 Theme
Endorsed by the Office of the Prime Minister and the National Oil Corporation (NOC), the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 focuses on the theme: “Infrastructure & Investment Driving Energy Growth.”
“The participation of TPAO, MOL, and ORLEN underscores the renewed confidence state-backed operators are placing in Libya,” says James Chester, CEO of Energy Capital & Power.
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