Libya’s Energy Revival: How to Do Business There with Petrogas
Wed Feb 04 2026
In This Episode
Our host, Stuart Broadley is joined by Ehab Mukhtar, CEO Petrogas Libya to explore Libya’s re-emergence as a serious market for energy investment and supply chain engagement.
Drawing on his personal journey from the UK to Libya and his experience leading a technology-driven energy services company, Ihab provides a grounded perspective on the country’s oil and gas ambitions, including plans to increase production, upgrade ageing infrastructure, and introduce new licensing and production-sharing frameworks.
The conversation examines what Libya needs from international partners, where UK companies are particularly well placed to contribute, and how challenges around safety, security, bureaucracy and payment risk are being managed in practice. Looking ahead, Stuart and Ihab also discuss opportunities in gas, power generation, emissions reduction and renewables, and why patience, partnership and local insight are essential to long-term success.
What Is the EIC?
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin.
It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal.
EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide.
Stay Connected with EIC
Learn more about the EICExplore EIC membership Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultLearn more about Bankable Energies
Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com
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In This Episode Our host, Stuart Broadley is joined by Ehab Mukhtar, CEO Petrogas Libya to explore Libya’s re-emergence as a serious market for energy investment and supply chain engagement. Drawing on his personal journey from the UK to Libya and his experience leading a technology-driven energy services company, Ihab provides a grounded perspective on the country’s oil and gas ambitions, including plans to increase production, upgrade ageing infrastructure, and introduce new licensing and production-sharing frameworks. The conversation examines what Libya needs from international partners, where UK companies are particularly well placed to contribute, and how challenges around safety, security, bureaucracy and payment risk are being managed in practice. Looking ahead, Stuart and Ihab also discuss opportunities in gas, power generation, emissions reduction and renewables, and why patience, partnership and local insight are essential to long-term success. What Is the EIC? The Energy Industries Council (EIC) is one of the world’s largest energy trade associations. As a not-for-profit organisation, it supports more than 950 member companies involved in the global energy value chain. EIC operatesinternationally, with offices in London, Kuala Lumpur, Rio de Janeiro, Houston, Dubai, and soon, Berlin. It is energy agnostic, supporting all parts of the energy sector. From mature renewable onshore and offshore sectors like wind, solar and hydropower; to grid infrastructure and large nuclear; to hydrocarbon sectors like oil & gas, LNG, FPSO, decommissioning, upstream, midstream and downstream; to emerging low-carbon sectors like hydrogen, carbon capture, CCUS, energy storage, BESS, biofuels, SAF (sustainable aviation fuels), and geothermal. EIC provides a wide range of services, including access to global market intelligence, CAPEX and OPEX project data, consulting support, events, business development opportunities, and advocacy. It also facilitates connections with key decision-makers and policymakers in the energy sector worldwide. Stay Connected with EIC Learn more about the EICExplore EIC membership Learn more about the Five Golden Rules for a Healthy Energy Supply ChainLearn about EIC ConsultLearn more about Bankable Energies Contact Stuart Broadley about doing your own C-level EIC podcast at Stuart.Broadley@the-eic.com