Libya plans to raise its oil production to 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) within the next two years, according to the Minister of Oil and Gas, Khalifa Abdul Sadek, from the interim Government of National Unity in Tripoli.
In press statements, Abdul Sadek said Libya is working to boost its crude output from the current level of around 1.4 million bpd, adding that the National Oil Corporation (NOC) recorded average production of approximately 1.383 million bpd in October 2025.
The minister noted that Libya’s proven oil reserves stand at 48 billion barrels, making it home to the largest oil reserves in Africa. He emphasized that oil revenues continue to account for more than 90 percent of the country’s total income, underscoring the vital role of the energy sector in supporting Libya’s fragile economy.
Abdul Sadek said the government and the NOC are implementing a multi-year development plan aimed at upgrading oil infrastructure, maintaining production facilities, and attracting new foreign investment. The plan also seeks to modernize aging fields and reopen several sites that have been offline due to security and technical challenges over the past decade.
Regarding natural gas, the minister revealed that Libya currently produces 2.5 billion cubic feet per day, of which roughly 200 million cubic feet are exported to Italy through the Greenstream pipeline operated by ENI and the NOC. The remainder, about 1 billion cubic feet per day, is directed toward domestic electricity generation and industrial use.
Abdul Sadek reiterated that Libya remains committed to stabilizing production and maintaining its position as a reliable energy supplier in global markets. He said reaching the 1.6 million bpd target by 2026 would mark a major milestone in restoring Libya’s pre-2011 output levels.
