Libya and Turkey are set to deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector following high-level talks between Libyan Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdel Sadek and Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar. The meeting, held in Istanbul, marks a renewed effort to strengthen strategic ties and boost investment in Libya’s vital hydrocarbon industry.
According to the Libyan Ministry of Oil and Gas, discussions centered on joint opportunities in offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, alongside the rehabilitation and development of existing oil fields. With Libya seeking to revitalize its energy sector post-conflict, the involvement of experienced international partners is seen as key to driving recovery and sustainable growth.
The two ministers also discussed ways that Turkish companies could be involved in the development of hydrocarbon infrastructure, such as pipelines, refineries, and service contracts, areas in which Turkey has shown increasing interest and capacity throughout the region. The meeting’s main focus was knowledge exchange, with both sides agreeing on the importance of using Turkey’s operational and technical expertise to support Libya’s energy reforms and workforce development. According to officials, the goal is to achieve shared economic benefits while promoting the long-term stability and expansion of Libya’s energy landscape. 
The ministry noted that the Istanbul talks are part of broader efforts to expand regional and international partnerships, aligning with Libya’s goal of integrating sustainability and energy transition into its oil and gas roadmap.
The Libya-Turkey energy dialogue highlights a growing trend of strategic cooperation between resource-rich states and up-and-coming energy players as the global energy market continues to change. This cooperation focuses not only on production but also on infrastructure, resilience, and the Mediterranean’s energy future.
