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With over 40 years of continuous presence in Libya, Bonatti discusses its landmark EPC projects, its operational model for managing complex infrastructure, and the growing role of collaborative contracting and decarbonization in shaping the country’s energy future.
Bonatti brings more than four decades of uninterrupted operations in Libya, positioning itself as one of the country’s most established EPC contractors in the oil and gas sector. In this conversation, the company reflects on its long-standing contribution to major developments including the Mellitah and Wafa fields, as well as the Hamada Field project. It explains how the integration of international engineering expertise with a deeply rooted local presence enables the execution of complex infrastructure projects in demanding environments. The discussion also explores evolving opportunities in Libya’s energy market, particularly the transition toward partnership-driven contracting models and the increasing emphasis on infrastructure optimization and decarbonization.
Q1: What EPC and construction projects has Bonatti delivered in Libya?
A1: Bonatti has been operating in Libya since 1978 and has never left the country, even during the most challenging periods. Over the years, Bonatti has acted as an international general contractor with a strong local footprint, active in both the EPC and services markets and contributing significantly to the country’s energy sector development.
Among its EPC projects, Bonatti participated in the development of the onshore Mellitah Project, including the construction of the Greenstream Compression Station and part of the Mellitah Complex, which it has also been maintaining since start-up. In recent years, Bonatti successfully completed the latest development phase at the Wafa Field, delivering both the 9 infill wells and the Inlet Gas Compression Station on an EPC basis. More recently, Bonatti completed the Gathering System and the Export Oil Pipeline at the Hamada Field for Nafusah under an EPC contract, further confirming its commitment to the development of Libya’s oil and gas infrastructure.
Q2: How does Bonatti manage complex energy infrastructure in challenging environments?
A2: Bonatti’s heritage lies in developing energy infrastructure by combining technical know-how with a strong local presence. This approach allows the company to support its clients in the most effective way.As an international general contractor, Bonatti sources the best technologies, techniques, expertise, and solutions available on the market and makes them accessible to its clients. At the same time, being fully mobilized and operational in the country enables Bonatti to manage all local production factors, maintaining full control over every project phase and ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective execution.
Q3: What upcoming opportunities does Bonatti identify in Libya’s energy sector?
A3: The current context is pushing the energy sector to explore new approaches to infrastructure development. Clients and contractors are redefining their relationships, as demonstrated by Bonatti’s most recent project with Nafusah, moving toward a partnership-based model to address emerging challenges.This collaborative approach allows contractors to contribute new ideas and solutions, adopting fast-track execution strategies to reduce project timelines and enhance financial sustainability. While awaiting major field developments, field and operations decarbonization represents the most promising opportunity today to foster this new model, delivering win–win solutions for both clients and contractors.
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