Libya Starts Production at Z-13 Well in Al-Bayda Field as AGOCO Expands Oil Output
Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has officially started production at the Z-13 well in the Al-Bayda Field in Libya, marking another step in the country’s efforts to increase oil output and strengthen its energy sector.
The company confirmed that the well has been successfully connected to the Al-Door Production Station after maintenance teams completed the required mechanical linkage. The project included installing a 4-inch production pipeline extending approximately two kilometers, enabling the well to deliver crude directly to the station.
45 Days of Continuous Field Work
The installation required coordinated efforts from pipe maintenance, transport, engineering, and construction teams.
According to the company, the crews worked continuously for 45 days to complete the infrastructure needed to bring the well into operation.
Following the completion of the mechanical connection, technical teams finalized the operational setup, allowing the Z-13 well to begin producing and feeding crude into the Al-Door production system.
Promising Initial Production Results
Engineers conducted preliminary testing with support from Abetco Company under the supervision of the field’s production engineering coordinator.
Initial test results were encouraging. The well is currently producing around 488 barrels of crude oil per day, with the crude measured at 32° API gravity. Early analysis also confirmed no associated water, indicating a clean production stream.
Stable Operational Performance
Operational data indicates that the well is performing steadily under natural flow conditions. It is currently operating with a wellhead pressure of 130 PSI, regulated through a 20/64-inch choke valve.
At the production station, separator pressure has remained stable between 50 and 55 PSI, while gas output is estimated at approximately 24,000 standard cubic feet per day. These figures suggest improved operational efficiency at the station and stronger overall performance from the field.
Part of Libya’s Production Growth Strategy
The development is part of broader initiatives by National Oil Corporation to increase oil production and accelerate the development of Libya’s oil fields.
Authorities say these efforts are aimed at strengthening the country’s operational capacity in the energy sector and supporting the national economy through more efficient utilization of its hydrocarbon resources.
With the launch of the Z-13 well, AGOCO continues to expand production capabilities in the Al-Bayda field, contributing to Libya’s broader strategy to stabilize and grow its oil output.
