Libya’s Mabrouk Oil Field Resumes Production After Decade-Long Halt

French energy company TotalEnergies has resumed oil production at Libya’s Mabrouk oil field after nearly a decade of shutdown, marking a significant step in the gradual recovery of the country’s energy sector and strengthening the company’s presence in North Africa.

In a statement, the company confirmed the restart of operations at the onshore field, located approximately 130 kilometers south of Sirte within the C17 concession, where TotalEnergies holds a 37.5% stake. Production at the field had been suspended since 2015 amid security disruptions.

TotalEnergies said a newly constructed production facility at the Mabrouk field has begun operations with an initial capacity of 25,000 barrels per day. Construction of the facility started in May 2024, and the plant officially entered service on February 28, 2026, less than two years after the project’s launch.

Julien Pouget, the company’s Senior Vice President for Exploration and Production in the Middle East and North Africa, said the restart reflects TotalEnergies’ long-term commitment to Libya, as the company marks 70 years of operations in the country this year.

The company noted that the project aligns with its strategy of developing low-cost, lower-emission oil production while supporting its target of achieving average annual output growth of around 3% through 2030.

TotalEnergies has operated in Libya since 1956 and maintains interests across several major assets, including the offshore Al Jurf field, onshore operations in the Sharara region, and the Waha concessions, alongside the Mabrouk field.

The company’s average production in Libya reached approximately 113,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, with further increases expected as development projects advance.

Industry analysts view the resumption of production at Mabrouk as another indicator of renewed investment momentum in Libya’s oil sector, as international energy companies cautiously expand operations while security and infrastructure conditions continue to stabilize.