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Turkish modular construction firm Dorce aims to leverage its field experience in Libya for new energy projects after the country reopened oil and gas exploration tenders for the first time in nearly 17 years, Anadolu Agency reported, citing company statements.
Serhat Polatdemir, Dorce’s overseas tender manager, said renewed activity in Libya’s energy sector has drawn attention to Turkish companies with an established presence in the country.
“Dorce previously delivered projects in Kufra, and we are ready to transfer our expertise in fast-installation, mobile living spaces adapted to desert conditions to new projects,” Polatdemir said in a statement released by the company.
He noted that in energy developments, “time, logistics and mobilization capability are decisive,” adding that the camps built in desert conditions include not only accommodation areas but also the technical infrastructure required for uninterrupted operations.
Libya’s National Oil Corporation recently concluded its first oil and gas tender in nearly two decades.
Türkiye’s state-run Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) secured exploration licenses in two offshore and onshore blocks.
Major energy companies, including Spain’s Repsol and Italy’s ENI, are preparing to operate in the Sirte and Murzuq basins, increasing demand for infrastructure and workforce accommodation in remote desert regions.
Dorce said its previous projects in Libya are expected to serve as “a pilot model for upcoming oil investments.”
The company completed workforce accommodation camps in the southeastern Kufra region, described as one of the harshest areas of the Sahara Desert.
The Kufra camp was designed as a self-sufficient modular settlement integrating housing units and technical systems required for pipeline operations. Single-story prefabricated units were installed on a concrete block placement system suited to desert terrain, allowing structures to tolerate uneven ground and be dismantled and relocated if necessary.
Polatdemir said maintaining operational continuity under extreme desert conditions remains a key challenge in Libya’s energy basins.
He cited wide day-to-night temperature swings, sandstorms and high wind loads as major design considerations, noting the use of specialized insulation materials and reinforced steel systems to ensure durability and low maintenance.
In remote energy fields far from urban utility networks, camps must function independently, he added.
The Kufra project incorporated clean water storage tanks, on-site distribution systems, container-based wastewater and septic treatment units, along with dedicated generator rooms and power distribution panels to secure energy continuity.
“We provide comprehensive solutions in critical areas such as water supply, waste management and energy provision,” Polatdemir said.
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