A high-level delegation from Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) met with U.S. State Department officials in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation in the energy sector.
The Libyan delegation included Acting Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdel Sadeg, along with senior officials such as Mustafa Al-Manea of the Libyan Investment Authority, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy Suhail Boushiha, Oil Ministry Advisor Jamal Huwaisa, and Mohammed Zaid from the Oil Minister’s office.
On the U.S. side, participants included Laura Lockman, Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Energy Resources; Libya Dossier Officer Matthew Boutin; and Chrissy Bishay, Senior Energy Advisor for the Middle East.
Discussions focused on encouraging the return of U.S. energy companies to Libya, rebuilding the country’s oil infrastructure, and expanding renewable energy initiatives—particularly in the green hydrogen sector. Plans to modernise the refining industry were also addressed, with the goal of increasing Libya’s national revenue.
The two sides also reviewed preparations for upcoming major events, including the Gas Forum set for November 2025 and the Libya Energy and Economy Summit in January 2026, both aimed at boosting international investment and strategic partnerships in Libya’s energy sector.