Libya's National Oil Corporation says it needs about $30–40 bln to develop oil
and gas resources and regain a leading role in global crude production,
targeting output growth from roughly 1.4 mln bpd to 2.0 mln bpd by 2030. NOC
chairman Masoud Suleman said more than 60 discovered fields remain undeveloped
and that funding shortages are delaying projects. According to the EIA, Libya
holds Africa's largest proved oil reserves. International majors including Eni,
TotalEnergies, Chevron and ConocoPhillips operate in Libya but invest
progress has been slow.