TotalEnergies has restarted production at the Mabruk oil field in Libya, where the company holds a 37.5% stake.
The Mabruk field sits onshore in concession C17, about 130 km south of Sirte. Operations at the field stopped in 2015 because of Libya’s civil war.
The company began building a new production unit with a capacity of 25,000 barrels per day in May 2024. The facility started operations on February 28, 2026, less than two years after construction began.
Julien Pouget, Middle East and North Africa director for TotalEnergies’ Exploration and Production business, said the restart reflects the company’s long-term presence in Libya as it marks 70 years of operations in the country. He added that the project follows the recent extension of the Waha concessions and supports low-cost, lower-emissions oil production while helping the company achieve its target of 3% annual production growth through 2030.
Libya’s National Oil Corporation earlier confirmed on March 1 that the Mabruk oil field resumed production on February 28 after teams successfully commissioned a new early production unit. The company reported initial output levels ranging between 25,000 and 30,000 barrels per day.
The NOC also said technical teams have started work to increase combined production from the Al-Jurf and Mabruk fields to about 40,000 barrels per day by the end of March. The corporation noted that this progress aligns with its plan to strengthen oil sector infrastructure and support the national economy.
source:libyaherald.com
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