So, does all this herald a brave new era for Libya, or will it turn out to be just another false dawn? What augurs well is not just the breadth of Western firms choosing to expand their presence in Libya, but which firms they are. That said, there is still much oil and gas potential for them to work with in Libya, despite the ongoing civil war since Gaddafi’s removal as leader in 2011. However, there remains the fact that the key reason for the civil disorder across the country that has caused multiple major oil shutdowns since 2020 has not yet been dealt with. It may be that the bolstered presence of Western interests in Libya may affect such changes, but until they do, the country’s long-term stability remains in question.

Source: Libya Today February 18, 2026 01:23 UTC