Libya Moves to Develop Green Ports under New Renewable Energy Agreement

Libya has taken a fresh step towards integrating renewable energy into its maritime sector following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya and the country’s Ports and Maritime Transport Authority.

The agreement, signed at the Renewable Energy Authority’s headquarters in Tripoli on Tuesday, aims to support the transition towards cleaner energy use and improve environmental sustainability across Libyan ports.

The signing ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Renewable Energy Authority of Libya, Abdelsalam Al-Ansari, and the Chairman of the Ports and Maritime Transport Authority, Mohamed Al-Siwi, alongside senior officials from both organisations.

According to officials, the agreement forms part of Libya’s broader national strategy on renewable energy development and the modernisation of the country’s port infrastructure.

Authorities said the initiative is intended to strengthen energy security, reduce emissions and improve compliance with international environmental regulations, particularly standards under the MARPOL Convention governing pollution from ships.

Under the memorandum, both institutions will cooperate on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects within the ports sector, including the deployment of cleaner energy systems and the exchange of technical expertise.

The planned collaboration is expected to support efforts to improve environmental performance at Libyan ports while enhancing operational efficiency and air quality.

Officials said the agreement also aligns with Libya’s wider ambitions to position its ports as environmentally sustainable facilities capable of attracting greater investment and supporting long-term economic development.

The move comes as several countries across Africa and the Mediterranean region intensify efforts to decarbonise transport and logistics infrastructure in response to growing global environmental requirements.

Libya has increasingly sought to expand renewable energy development as part of efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce dependence on conventional fossil fuel systems.

The Renewable Energy Authority of Libya has in recent months accelerated activities tied to the country’s clean energy agenda, including ongoing work linked to the proposed 500MW Ghadames solar power project.

The transition towards greener port infrastructure is also expected to support Libya’s broader energy transition objectives while improving the competitiveness of its maritime sector in international trade and shipping networks.

Officials believe integrating renewable energy technologies into port operations could help lower operating costs, reduce emissions and support compliance with evolving international environmental standards affecting global shipping and logistics industries.

The agreement further signals Libya’s growing focus on combining infrastructure modernisation with sustainability objectives as part of its long-term economic recovery and development strategy.