Why Libya’s Next Oil Pipeline Could Be a Geopolitical Game-Changer

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Libya and Egypt are actively discussing a proposed 800-kilometer crude oil pipeline from Tobruk to Alexandria. This $1 billion pipeline aims to connect Libyan oil supplies directly to Egypt’s Mediterranean refining system, representing a significant geopolitical and strategic opportunity though final investment details are pending.

The proposed Libya–Egypt crude oil pipeline has, surprisingly quickly, entered a phase in which Cairo and Tripoli are actively discussing it. The pipeline, expected to be 800 kilometers long, will connect Tobruk in eastern Libya to Egypt’s port of Alexandria, allowing Libyan crude to flow directly into Egypt's Mediterranean refining system. With an expected cost of over $1 billion, it represents a significant strategic opportunity. However, neither the final capacity, financing structure, nor investment decision has yet been agreed.…