Speaking in an exclusive interview at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) in Tripoli earlier this year, Ibraheem pointed to growing alignment between national institutions and private service providers as the primary driver behind the country’s production recovery. He noted that this collaborative framework is enabling the rapid deployment of specialized technical services critical to modernizing Libya’s energy infrastructure.

Within this landscape, Contango has positioned itself as a key partner to the National Oil Corporation (NOC), with a focus on stabilizing existing assets while introducing advanced technological solutions. The company is at the forefront of integrating AI and advanced engineering techniques to optimize field performance and enhance operational efficiency.

“Most of the services that Contango is using nowadays utilize AI in infrastructure, diagnosis and condition monitoring, as well as in enhancing and tracking facility performance. We are the first company in Libya to carry out reverse engineering for legacy equipment.”

Ibraheem noted that these interventions have directly contributed to recent gains in the sector. “The value Contango has added in this sector has had a strong impact on production increases in Libya. Over the past years, we have assisted many of our clients in maintaining their facilities to help stabilize production and add more barrels.”

A cornerstone of Contango’s operational strategy is the development of Libya’s domestic talent pool. Recognizing that long-term stability in the energy sector depends on a skilled local workforce, the company has shifted from reliance on foreign expertise toward a more self-sufficient model.

Central to this effort is the Contango Training and Qualifying Center, which serves as an incubator for the next generation of Libyan energy professionals. The facility provides advanced technical training designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and complex field operations.

“In this center, we aim to qualify local engineers to take over key activities. Today, Contango employs around 100 Libyan engineers directly,” said Ibraheem.

This investment in local capacity extends beyond Contango’s internal workforce. The company also delivers on-the-job training for client personnel, ensuring that the latest technological advancements – from AI-driven monitoring to modern rotating equipment maintenance – are understood and implemented across the broader industry ecosystem.

With new agreements signed during the summit, Ibraheem concluded that the momentum generated at LEES reflects the “incredible” work being carried out by the Ministry of Oil and Gas and the NOC to revitalize both the sector and national economy.

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