Italy’s Eni has announced two new offshore natural gas discoveries in Libya, potentially strengthening supplies to both the domestic market and Europe. The discoveries were made during a recent exploration campaign targeting two adjacent structures, Bahr Essalam South 2 (BESS 2) and Bahr Essalam South 3 (BESS 3). The finds lie about 16 km south of the Bahr Essalam Gas Field, Libya’s largest offshore gas field, which has been operating since 2005. Once developed, the gas will help supply Libya’s domestic market while also supporting exports to Italy, where Libyan gas remains an important component of Mediterranean energy flows. Eni has operated in Libya since 1959 and remains the country’s leading international energy company.

Source: Libya Today March 16, 2026 22:51 UTC