Libya Resumes Sinawen Oil Field Production in Nalut After 3.5-Year Suspension
National Oil Corporation (NOC) has resumed production at the Sinawen oil field in the Nalut region of western Libya, ending a shutdown that lasted more than three and a half years.
The field was taken offline due to financial and technical challenges related to crude transportation via pipelines connected to the Mellitah Oil and Gas Complex.
According to the NOC, these constraints disrupted export operations and necessitated a suspension of output.
Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO), operating under the NOC, has initiated a phased restoration plan following the completion of maintenance activities and the resolution of operational bottlenecks.
The restart is being implemented progressively to ensure adherence to safety, operational efficiency, and environmental standards.
The NOC stated that restoring production at Sinawen aligns with its strategy to boost national output, enhance state revenues, and strengthen the broader economy. Commissioned in 2020, the Sinawen field forms a key component of western Libya’s oil infrastructure.
The corporation expects output to ramp up gradually in the coming months, contributing additional revenue to support public spending, local development initiatives, and essential services.
