Libya’s NOC adds 1,100bpd from new Amal Field production well

Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) said it has brought a new production well online at the Amal Field, adding 1,100 barrels per day (bpd) of output as part of efforts to stabilise and expand crude supply across key onshore assets.

The Amal Field, discovered in 1959 and located in the central Sirte Basin, has long been a significant contributor to Libya’s onshore output. Production has fluctuated in recent years due to ageing wells, maintenance requirements and recurring power-supply constraints.

NOC said initial flow tests confirmed stable output. The field is operated by Harouge Oil Operations, a joint venture between NOC and Suncor (TSX:SU / NYSE:SU), which manages several assets in the area, including Amal and Ghani, and is advancing phased rehabilitation programmes to support recovery in production.

Persistent grid instability remains a major constraint across Sirte Basin operations, affecting pumping systems, water handling and pressure maintenance. Harouge and NOC have staggered maintenance work in response to interruptions in power availability.

Libya’s national crude output has recently hovered around 1.2mn–1.3mn bpd, according to OPEC secondary-source estimates. NOC continues to target a medium-term expansion towards 2mn bpd, though officials acknowledge that progress depends on adequate funding, improved grid stability, and the absence of security disruptions.

The corporation said that strengthening production from mature fields such as Amal, Sarir and Zelten is critical to maintaining capacity while broader plans for power-system reinforcement, pipeline upgrades and field rehabilitation advance.