In the wake of the Russian-Ukrainian war that began on February 24, 2022, Europe has faced significant challenges in reducing its dependence on Russian gas, a major source for its energy needs for many years. As the European Union searches for alternative, reliable gas supplies, Libya has emerged as a promising option given its substantial gas reserves and scalable infrastructure, despite facing complex internal challenges.

Libya is highlighted by the country's Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdusadiq, who pointed out that Libya holds one of the largest gas reserves in the region, with conventional reserves estimated at approximately 70 trillion cubic feet and unconventional resources exceeding 129 trillion cubic feet, potentially reaching 200 trillion cubic feet. This underscores Libya's strategic importance in the context of European energy security.

The article further discusses the 'Green Stream' pipeline, which connects Libya's Mellitah complex to the Italian coast via Lampedusa, as a crucial part of Libya's strategy for expanding its gas exports. The pipeline is operational and could play a vital role in significantly increasing gas supplies to Europe, especially as the EU looks to diversify its energy sources away from dependency on Russia.