Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed the success of Mellitah Oil and Gas Company in reopening the gas well No. CW04 located on the Sabratha offshore platform (Bahr Al-Salam field), after it stopped production two years ago due to technical problems.
In a statement, the NOC noted that current production is about 37 million cubic feet per day of gas, and the amount of condensate is estimated at about 1,000 barrels per day.
It added that Sabratha offshore platform is one of the largest production platforms in Libya, and this well represents an important part of the operations.
Its reopening comes as part of the company’s efforts to increase production, and make the most of available resources.
In March, the Secretary General of OPEC, Haitham Faisal Al-Ghais and his accompanying delegation visited the NOC headquarters in Tripoli.
During the visit, the Libyan officials thanked OPEC for its continued support, by excluding Libya from its cuts, in appreciation of the country’s circumstances.
They conveyed their assurance in seeking to increase the daily production of oil, with ambitious plans that have been prepared for the advancement of the Libyan oil industry.
Al-Ghais expressed his joy with his visit, stressing that Libya is an important member of OPEC.
He also praised the NOC and the great work of its employees, stressing that all the capabilities of OPEC are harnessed to serve the oil industry in Libya.
The Secretary-General called for “taking advantage of the opportunities available in the organisation, whether through periodic publications or training and employment opportunities that are available from time to time. As well as benefiting from them in transferring expertise and advancing the Libyan oil sector.”
He also called for focusing on investment and caring for the gas industry, especially since Libya has large gas reserves while preserving environmental projects.
During the meeting, they discussed the possibility of cooperation in technical matters between OPEC member states and benefiting from the exchange of experiences.
