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🛒 تسوق الآنLibya adopts key climate plans as NOC joins national environmental push
Libya adopts key climate plans as NOC joins national environmental push
National Oil Corporation provides technical data as Libya formalises three foundational climate policy documents
Tripoli — The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has joined the formal adoption of three landmark climate policy documents in Tripoli, marking a significant step in Libya's efforts to align with the Paris Agreement and global emissions reduction targets.
The documents — Libya's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and Initial National Communication (INC) — define the country's strategy for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Officials from the NOC and environmental bodies attended the adoption ceremony, according to a statement published on Thursday.
NOC role in shaping climate policy
The NOC contributed technical data and emissions inventories covering Libya's oil and gas sector, which accounts for the vast majority of the country's greenhouse gas output. The corporation helped define the sector's specific role in meeting national climate targets, bridging the gap between energy production and environmental commitments.
The climate documents were prepared by the Ministry of Environment and the National Committee on Climate Change, with support from international partners. They are designed to translate broad climate policy into practical programmes and investment-ready projects across Libya's economy.
Methane reductions and gas flaring progress
The adoption follows a series of recent commitments by the NOC to cut emissions. On July 6, NOC Chairman affirmed Libya's "strong and serious commitment" to reducing gas flaring and methane emissions, stating the company would achieve this through global best practices, infrastructure modernisation, and improved operational efficiency.
By 2025, the NOC had already cut gas flaring volumes by more than 100 million cubic feet. The corporation is now nearing a total reduction of more than 180 million cubic feet by the end of 2026. These reductions are being driven by advanced monitoring technologies and tighter operational controls aligned with international environmental standards.
OGMP 2.0 membership
Libya's accession to the United Nations Environment Programme's Oil and Gas Methane Partnership (OGMP) 2.0 reflects what the NOC describes as a "clear, practical commitment to environmental transparency." The initiative requires participating companies to report methane emissions rigorously and implement mitigation measures.
The OGMP 2.0 framework is widely regarded as the gold standard for methane reporting in the oil and gas sector. Its adoption positions Libya among a growing number of hydrocarbon-producing nations taking measurable steps toward emissions transparency.
Consultative workshop in Tripoli
The NOC recently hosted a two-day consultative workshop in Tripoli under the supervision of its General Departments of Health, Safety, Environment, Industrial Security, Renewable Energy, and Quality, in partnership with the European Union Delegation and the International Methane Emissions Monitor of UNEP.
The workshop included presentations on environmental projects, panel discussions on methane emissions management, oil spill response strategies, and renewable energy development. NOC Chairman praised the workshop as "an important platform for dialogue and for sharing experiences among the participating parties," adding that it would "help strengthen understanding of the challenges and opportunities in emissions reduction and methane management."
Balancing oil production and climate goals
Libya's balancing act between maximising oil revenue — production recently reached its highest level since 2013, nearing 1.5 million barrels per day — and meeting international climate obligations remains a central challenge. The NDC, NAP, and INC documents represent the policy framework that will guide this balance in the years ahead.
The NOC's dual role as both Libya's primary revenue generator and a key participant in climate policy formulation places it at the centre of the country's environmental transition. International partners have welcomed the corporation's technical contributions to the climate documents as a sign of growing institutional commitment to environmental governance.
With the three documents now formally adopted, the focus shifts to implementation — translating policy language into emissions reductions, adaptation projects, and measurable climate action on the ground.
— Libya Press / News Desk
