Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced an increase of 3,750 barrels per day in national oil production following the successful drilling and start-up of a new well by Akakus Oil Operations Company.
In a statement, the NOC said the new well, known as A-46, has officially entered the production phase, marking another step in efforts to raise Libya’s crude output and strengthen the performance of the country’s oil sector.
The corporation explained that the operation forms part of its broader strategy to intensify drilling and field development activities, with the aim of enhancing production capacity and ensuring the sustainability of oil operations across Libya’s fields.
According to the NOC, the drilling and commissioning of the well were carried out entirely by Akakus’ technical and engineering staff, highlighting the role of national expertise in maintaining and improving operational efficiency within the sector.
The new production capacity adds to Akakus’ recent achievements. Earlier this month, the company completed maintenance and reactivation works on several oil wells that had previously been shut down, returning them to service as part of ongoing efforts to support higher output levels.
The NOC noted that such steps are essential to boosting Libya’s oil exports, which remain a critical source of state revenue amid continued economic pressures and political uncertainty.
Libya has been working to stabilise and gradually increase oil production after years of disruptions caused by conflict, infrastructure damage and shutdowns. The corporation has repeatedly stressed that improving production depends on sustained investment in maintenance, drilling and the rehabilitation of existing assets.
By bringing new wells online and restoring inactive ones, the NOC aims to strengthen the resilience of Libya’s oil industry and safeguard its contribution to the national economy.
The corporation reaffirmed its commitment to supporting operating companies in implementing development plans, emphasising that incremental production gains remain vital for maintaining output levels and meeting export targets in the coming period.
