Libya has reported three fresh oil and gas discoveries through partnerships with international energy firms. The announcements were made by the National Oil Corporation (NOC), which confirmed separate exploration successes with Eni, Repsol, and Sonatrach across different parts of the country.
Each of the discoveries falls under Exploration and Production Sharing Agreements (EPSAs) signed in 2008, reflecting continued progress by these companies in fulfilling their long-term exploration commitments.
One of the discoveries was made offshore in Block D, about 95 kilometres west of Libya’s coastline, where NOC and Eni identified a new gas accumulation. The well was drilled to a depth exceeding 10,000 feet and delivered encouraging test results. Output from the Metlawi reservoir reached 14 million cubic feet per day during the first test and increased to 24 million cubic feet per day in a follow-up test, indicating strong production potential. This drilling campaign also completes the nine wells required under the Block D agreement.
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Boost in energy sector
Another find was recorded onshore in the Murzuq Basin in partnership with Repsol. The well, located roughly 800 kilometres from Tripoli, is already producing around 763 barrels of oil per day. According to NOC, this marks the fifth well completed out of the eight planned under the agreement.
The third discovery involves Sonatrach in the Ghadames Basin, near the Wafa field—an area known for its hydrocarbon potential. The well is yielding both natural gas and condensate, with production estimated at 13 million cubic feet of gas and 327 barrels of condensate per day from the Awynat Wanin and Awyn Kaza formations. This is the sixth well drilled by Sonatrach as part of its eight-well programme.
With Africa’s largest proven oil reserves, Libya is working to strengthen its energy sector by boosting output, encouraging foreign investment, and accelerating exploration activities. These latest discoveries highlight ongoing efforts to stabilise and grow production through collaboration with global industry players.
