Libya’s Zliten Field Adds 1,985 Barrels/Day as SOPC Completes New Horizontal Well
A newly drilled well in Libya’s Zliten oil field is now producing a steady 1,985 barrels of crude oil per day, marking a significant advancement in the country’s upstream energy operations.
Masoud Suleiman, interim president of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), commended the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Processing Company (SOPC) for the successful drilling and testing of the C357H-6 horizontal well, located approximately 160 kilometers southeast of Tripoli.
The extracted crude is water-free and of high quality, reinforcing the Zliten field’s production potential and its strategic importance within Libya’s oil sector.
What makes this achievement particularly notable is the technical approach: SOPC engineers completed the project without relying on complex or costly directional drilling techniques. Instead, they relied on precision planning, operational efficiency, and local expertise.
NOC leadership highlighted the project as a testament to the capabilities of Libyan professionals, who continue to drive progress by improving efficiency and reducing operational costs—without compromising performance or quality.
The Zliten field’s development is seen as a key component of Libya’s efforts to revitalize its oil production capacity and support broader national recovery goals through energy sector investment.
