Libya’s National Oil Corporation has launched the first phase of the Farigh-Brega gas pipeline. Libya: Rebuilding a Mediterranean Gas HubLibya’s new pipeline adds a practical new layer to its broader resurgence story. Taken together, these milestones show that Libya is rebuilding the physical and commercial architecture needed to compete as a Mediterranean gas hub. The combination of upstream development, cross-border collaboration and production growth is what makes Egypt such as critical anchor in the North African corridor. While Libya offers pipeline leverage and reopened upstream access, Egypt offers scale, infrastructure and hub economics.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 24, 2026 13:03 UTC