Libya’s energy mix is almost entirely dominated by fossil fuels, which account for approximately 100% of its domestic electricity generation and total primary energy consumption. Natural gas is the primary source for power, accounting for roughly 67% to 75% of electricity generation. It is also widely used for industrial processes and domestic heating/cooking. Oil Contributes the remaining 25% to 33% of the power generation mix. Libya holds Africa’s largest proven oil reserves (approx. 48.4 billion barrels) and is a major global exporter.

Libya is actively positioning itself to become a significant regional hub for green hydrogen production, leveraging its high solar radiation and strategic proximity to European energy markets. In August 2025, Libya’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy partnered with Germany’s H2 Global to launch a large-scale project, targeting 1 million tons of green hydrogen for export. The Tosyali SULB complex in Benghazi is being developed as one of the world’s largest hydrogen-powered Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) plants. It will use hydrogen to produce green steel, aiming to supply the European market’s “green transformation” needs. Libya aims to utilize its existing Greenstream pipeline and potential new interconnectors to Europe for future hydrogen transport.

As of 2026 there is no information indicating that Libya is producing green hydrogen from electrolysis of seawater.