Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced the successful restart of the Mabrouk oil field, marking the end of an 11-year shutdown and a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to restore and expand its energy production capacity.
In a statement released on Sunday, the NOC confirmed that the Mabrouk Oil Operations Company had completed the trial phase of operational and production testing following extensive maintenance, rehabilitation, and modernization work carried out at the field.
The testing period began immediately after the completion of repair and redevelopment efforts, which included the installation of modern equipment and the restoration of critical infrastructure that had suffered years of inactivity.
According to the corporation, the field achieved production levels of approximately 30,000 barrels of crude oil per day during the trial operation phase, demonstrating the facility’s readiness to resume commercial production.
Under the current development strategy, the field’s effective production capacity is expected to increase to 40,000 barrels per day in the coming period, further strengthening Libya’s oil output and export potential.
The NOC reported that cumulative production since the start of the trial operation phase has reached approximately 2.5 million barrels, highlighting the rapid progress achieved following the field’s return to service.
The restart forms part of a broader national strategy aimed at rehabilitating damaged oil assets and restoring their operational capabilities. Officials said these efforts are essential to supporting Libya’s economy, enhancing energy sector stability, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the country’s most important source of revenue.
The Mabrouk field had been out of operation since 2015, following security-related disruptions that caused extensive damage to facilities and equipment. Previous Libyan estimates placed the financial losses resulting from the shutdown at approximately $575 million.
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