A delegation from Libya’s Government of National Unity, currently visiting the United States, held a meeting on Monday in Washington with officials from the US Department of State to discuss prospects for cooperation in the energy sector.
According to the government’s media office, the Libyan side was represented by Oil and Gas Minister Khalifa Abdul Sadiq; Mustafa Al-Manaa, Board Member of the Libyan Investment Authority and Head of the Executive Team for Presidential Initiatives and Strategic Projects; Deputy Minister of Economy Suhail Bushayha; Oil Minister’s Advisor Jamal Houissa; and Mohamed Zayd from the Oil Minister’s Office.
On the American side, participants included Laura Lochman, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources; Matthew Pottin, Libya Desk Officer; and Chrissy Beshai, Senior Energy Advisor for the Middle East.
The meeting focused on exploring ways to encourage the return of US companies to invest in Libya and to contribute to the development of the country’s oil infrastructure. Discussions also covered the expansion of renewable energy projects—particularly green hydrogen—and plans to modernize the refining sector to boost national revenues.
The parties also discussed preparations for hosting the Gas Forum in November 2025 and the Libya Energy and Economy Summit scheduled for January 2026, both aimed at attracting greater international investment and partnerships in Libya’s energy sector.
