Libya Adds Two New Gas Wells to Farigh Field

Libya has brought two new gas wells into production at the Al-Farigh gas field, boosting output from one of the country’s key energy assets, Waha Oil Company announced on Sunday.

In a statement published on its official website, Waha Oil, a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), said it had successfully completed the drilling, testing, and commissioning of the two gas wells, BB-19 and BB-20, in line with the highest technical standards and using advanced drilling and completion technologies.

The company said BB-19 is producing 14 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, in addition to 770 barrels of condensates, while BB-20 is delivering around 12 million cubic feet of gas per day and 840 barrels of condensates.

Waha Oil described the development as a significant boost to the production capacity of the Al-Farigh field, which plays a central role in Libya’s energy infrastructure.

The field is the main source of fuel for the Sarir power plant and is also critical for supplying natural gas to Libya’s coastal network, helping meet domestic demand for electricity and energy.

“The addition of these wells strengthens supply stability and supports the national power grid,” the company said.

Waha Oil operates as a joint venture between Libya’s National Oil Corporation, TotalEnergies, and ConocoPhillips, highlighting continued international involvement in Libya’s oil and gas sector.

The move comes as Libya seeks to reinforce gas production to support electricity generation and reduce pressure on its energy system amid fluctuating demand.