UNEP’s International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO), alongside Italy’s Eni and UNDP Libya and with funding from the European Union, will host a workshop on “LDAR Training for Libya’s NOC”.
This workshop is designed to provide practical, hands-on training to enable employees of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) to effectively detect and repair methane leaks.
NOCs have an essential role to play – and opportunity – in methane reduction, as they collectively represent over two-thirds of global oil and gas reserves. Reducing emissions can deliver powerful operational and economic benefits, alongside critical climate and public health progress.
This training is a critical step toward enabling Libya’s NOC to track methane emissions and progress toward higher levels of reporting through UNEP’s Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0).
This marks an important example of IMEO and an OGMP 2.0 member company fostering collaboration with an NOC partner to drive methane emissions reductions.
The workshop will feature tailored content jointly delivered by IMEO, Carbon Limits and Eni, an OGMP 2.0 member with operations in Libya. It will focus on the Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) approach, covering measurement and quantification methodologies, data interpretation and the integration of LDAR practices into upstream operations. The training combines technical sessions with hands-on field experience.
Beyond capacity building, this training directly supports Libya’s national efforts in methane emissions management and international reporting. It is aligned with the objectives of the Global Methane Pledge and emerging EU regulations, empowering Libya to deliver on its commitment to climate action and its role in advancing global efforts to reduce methane emissions. The training will also leverage in-person meetings to reinforce the value of engaging with UNEP’s Methane Alert and Response System, which delivers satellite alerts on major emission events, and OGMP 2.0 membership.
Resources:
Learn more about UNEP’s work on methane: unep.org/methane
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