المزايا اللوجستية والجيوبوليتيكية للنفط الليبي في ظل انقطاع سلاسل إمدادات الطاقة من الشرق الأوسط

Abstract

The Middle East region is witnessing escalating geopolitical tensions in 2026 due to the ongoing conflict with Iran and the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. This has led to the disruption of approximately 25% of global seaborne energy supplies, prompting global energy markets to seek secure strategic alternatives. In this context, Libya emerges as a promising geopolitical player and a key beneficiary of this crisis. It leverages the high quality of its oil and its strategic geographic location, boasting a long coastline on the Mediterranean Sea, far from strategic chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz, Bab el-Mandeb, and the Suez Canal. If these advantages are optimally utilized, Libya can achieve unprecedented economic and geopolitical gains. This study aims to clarify the geoeconomic value of Libyan oil, recognizing its clear geostrategic weight in regional and international balances. Libya is not merely a producer but a crucial player in energy and security equations. Hence, the central question arises: Do the geographical characteristics and high oil quality play a role in making Libya a secure energy reservoir for Europe? This study was based on the premise that Libya’s strategic location, far from the hotspots of tension in the Middle East, made it closer to industrialized European countries, as European refineries have become increasingly dependent on Libyan oil. The study was divided into four sections and concluded with a set of conclusions and recommendations.