Libya: NOC announces drilling of 5 new wells with a combined output capacity of 12,000 bpd

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced on Wednesday the successful drilling and restarting of five new wells since the start of October, with a combined production capacity of around 12,000 barrels per day (bpd).

According to the NOC, Mellitah Company has restarted well “A-28” in the Abu Attifel oil field, a move aligned with the NOC’s strategic plan to boost production rates. Initial testing results indicate a production rate of 1,820 bpd of crude oil from this well.

In the Sharara oil field, Akakus Company has drilled two development wells, “A41H” and “A44,” located in the A-NC115 reservoir, which are expected to yield a total of 7,000 bpd of crude oil. Preliminary findings suggest that these wells have high-quality rock and favorable reservoir characteristics, and they are anticipated to come online soon.

Additionally, the Gulf Company has successfully converted well “G224” in the Nafoura field from an artificial gas lift system to an advanced “Sucker Rod” system. This upgrade is expected to boost the well’s production capacity to 600 bpd and reach an impressive depth of 10,000 feet—unprecedented for any oil field in Libya, according to the NOC.
Meanwhile, Al-Sarir Company has drilled well “B54” in the Sara field within contractual area A91, initially achieving a production capacity of 2,400 bpd. This capacity could increase to 3,000 bpd after final tests are completed and production in the field resumes. The NOC emphasized that these advancements are part of its strategic efforts to enhance the production capacity of Libya’s oil fields.