The project involved the construction and installation of the new Bouri Gas Recovery Module (GRM) and the related tie-in infrastructure, enabling the recovery and treatment of gas that was previously flared. It represents one of the most significant emissions reduction initiatives in Libya’s energy sector and will contribute to improving the environmental performance of the country’s production system by reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 per year.
The recovered gas will be supplied to the domestic market, providing an incremental production of approximately 700 million standard cubic metres per year, helping meet demand from the power generation sector. The project will also support additional gas volumes available for export to Europe through the GreenStream pipeline.
The start-up of the Bouri GUP confirms the joint commitment of Eni and NOC to the development of Libya’s energy sector through initiatives that combine production growth, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. The project is part of a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the value of the country’s gas resources while reducing the emissions intensity of upstream activities.
Other strategic developments are currently underway in Libya, including the A&E Structures Project, focused on bringing new offshore gas resources on stream for both the domestic market and exports, as well as initiatives aimed at upgrading and optimizing gas production and transportation infrastructures.
About the Bouri Field
- was discovered in 1976 by Agip (now Eni) under a concession agreement with the Libyan government;
- at the time of production commencement, the Bouri Field was considered one of the largest in the Mediterranean, with recoverable reserves estimated at several billion barrels;
- it is located in the Libyan sector of the Mediterranean Sea at a depth of 150 m, approximately 120 km northwest of the city of Tripoli;
- commercial production began in 1988 following the construction of a large offshore platform and a system of subsea pipelines;
- Bouri crude oil, produced at the field of the same name:
- is classified as light and low-sulfur;
- compared to other North African crudes, Bouri crude has a higher density and sulfur content than, for example, the Algerian Saharan Blend (45° API, 0.1% sulfur), but is of higher quality than heavier grades, such as the Iraqi Basrah Light (29° API, 3.0% sulfur);
- Bouri is a suitable feedstock for refineries focused on producing gasoline and diesel fuel that meet Euro 5 standards and higher;
- it is transported via the Zawiya terminal.
About Eni in Libya
- the company has been present in Libya since 1959;
- Eni is the country's leading international energy operator;
- in 2025, Eni’s equity production in the country amounted to approximately 162 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day.
