Prime Highlight
- Libya has added two new gas wells, BB-19 and BB-20, at the Faregh field to strengthen domestic energy supply and support electricity generation.
- The new wells are expected to deliver 26 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, helping reduce frequent power cuts and meet growing electricity demand.
Key Facts
- The Faregh field now produces about 150 million cubic feet of gas per day, with potential capacity rising to 250 million cubic feet after further investment.
- Waha Oil Company, operating the field, is a joint venture between Libya’s National Oil Corporation, France’s TotalEnergies, and US-based ConocoPhillips.
Background
Libya has added two new gas wells at the Faregh field to strengthen domestic energy supply and support electricity generation, as the country works to stabilise its power sector after years of disruption.
Waha Oil Company, a subsidiary of the state-owned National Oil Corporation, said the wells, named BB-19 and BB-20, have now entered production. Together, they are expected to deliver 26 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, with BB-19 producing 14 million cubic feet and BB-20 adding 12 million cubic feet.
The company said the new output will help meet growing electricity demand and improve gas flow to major power stations. Libya still faces frequent power cuts, and the authorities are focusing on increasing the gas supply to reduce them.
The Faregh field is located in the Sirte Basin and was first discovered in the early 1960s. While early drilling confirmed gas potential, full development progressed in later years as Libya expanded its natural gas sector.
Following recent upgrades, the Faregh field now produces about 150 million cubic feet of gas per day. With further investment, production capacity could rise to 250 million cubic feet per day, according to figures from the National Oil Corporation. The two new wells make up a significant share of current output.
Libya is Africa’s fourth-largest gas producer after Algeria, Egypt, and Nigeria. Unlike many producers that export most of their gas, Libya uses much of its output at home, mainly to supply the Sarir power plant and the coastal gas network.
Waha Oil is a joint venture between Libya’s National Oil Corporation, France’s TotalEnergies, and US-based ConocoPhillips.
The latest development reflects Libya’s broader efforts to raise oil and gas production, stabilise the economy, and improve access to basic services such as electricity across the country.
