Skip to main content Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv CERAWEEK Equinor CEO says EU unlikely to increase Russian gas imports | Reuters Russia's share of EU gas imports dropped from 45% before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 to 12% in 2025, according to EU data, as the bloc implemented sanctions, contract bans and emergency diversification. U.S. liquefied natural gas and increased supply from Norway have filled much of the gap. Opedal sa ...

Core Insights - Eni has made two new offshore natural gas discoveries in Libya, which could enhance supplies for both the domestic market and Europe [1][3] - The discoveries are located in the Bahr Essalam South 2 and Bahr Essalam South 3 structures, with preliminary estimates indicating over 1 trillion cubic feet of gas in place [2][3] - The proximity of these finds to existing infrastructure allows for potentially rapid development, supporting both domestic consumption and exports to Italy [3] Company Overview - Eni has been operating in Libya since 1959 and is the leading international energy company in the country, with an equity production of approximately 162,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day reported in 2025 [4] - The company is advancing three development projects in Libya, with two expected to commence production in 2026 [4] Industry Context - The new discoveries underscore Libya's ongoing potential as a significant gas supplier in the Mediterranean, especially as European markets seek to diversify their energy sources [5]