Mabruk Oil Operations has restarted production at Libya’s Mabruk oilfield after a ten-year shutdown, the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) announced on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Production resumed on Sunday at an initial rate of 5,000 barrels per day (bpd), with plans to increase output to 7,000 bpd by the end of March and 25,000 bpd by July.
To enhance operational efficiency, operators began transferring crude to the nearby Al-Bahi field on Tuesday, strengthening Libya’s oil infrastructure.
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) had initially announced plans to restart the Mabruk oilfield in early 2023, targeting production of up to 25,000 bpd.
The field was shut down in 2015 after a terrorist attack caused $575 million in equipment losses.
Despite possessing Africa’s largest proven oil reserves, Libya has struggled with production stability since 2011 due to internal conflicts and infrastructure challenges.
The government described the restart as a significant milestone for Libya’s oil sector, signaling improved stability and renewed confidence in the country’s economic recovery.
