OIL & GAS

This report provides analysis and insights into Libya's energy sector for the month of June, 2025

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Despite a minor blowout in July, Libya's NOC is steadily increasing oil production, reaching 1,276,344 barrels per day. With projections of 1.5 million barrels daily by mid-2025, the focus remains on reviving old wells and exploring new opportunities in resource-rich regions.

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) says a new pipeline from the North Hamada oil field will help it meet short-term development targets, as it continues working towards the ambitious goal of bringing Libyan crude production to 1.5 million bpd by 2025 and 2 million bpd by 2027.

In spite of turbulent political times for Libya and its energy sector, there are positive developments regarding the signing of new contracts and the continuation of small-scale works to gradually increase the country’s oil output.