Production at the Mabrouk oil field has surged to between 25,000 and 30,000 barrels per day (bpd) following the successful launch of a new early production unit. Infrastructure Rebound: Mabrouk Leads the ChargeThe restart of the Mabrouk field, located in the onshore Sirte Basin, follows a decade of intermittent closures due to regional instability. Managed by Mabrouk Oil Operations – a joint venture between the NOC and energy major TotalEnergies – the field utilizes new pumping infrastructure to stabilize initial flows. Targeting 1.6 Million BarrelsLibya has set a firm production target of 1.6 million bpd by the end of 2026, up from current levels of roughly 1.38 million bpd. While political challenges persist, the economic imperative of reaching 1.6 million bpd provides a stabilizing force for the national economy.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 06, 2026 07:22 UTC