TotalEnergies has resumed oil production in Libya after an extended hiatus, marking a significant development for the country’s energy sector.
The Mabruk oil field, which had been offline since 2015, is now operational again with a new production unit capable of producing 25,000 barrels per day. This restart aligns with TotalEnergies’ goal of achieving approximately 3 percent annual production growth through 2030.
TotalEnergies Restarts Mabruk Oil Field in Libya
TotalEnergies holds a 37.5 percent interest in the Mabruk oil field, located about 130 kilometers south of Sirte. The field’s production had been halted for nearly a decade, but construction of the new production unit began in May 2024, culminating in its operational launch on February 28, 2026.
This development is part of TotalEnergies’ broader strategy to enhance its production capabilities in Libya, where the company averaged 113,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day across its various interests in 2025.
Libya: Key figures on oil production
- 37.5 per cent interest in Mabruk oil field
- 25,000 barrels per day production capacity
- 113,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day average production in 2025
Future Prospects for Libya’s Oil Sector
The restart of the Mabruk oil field is expected to play a crucial role in TotalEnergies’ production growth strategy. The company aims to achieve about 3 percent annual production growth through 2030, leveraging this new capacity.
As Libya continues to stabilize, further investments in oil infrastructure may follow, enhancing the country’s energy output and economic prospects.
Next Steps for TotalEnergies in Libya
- Monitor production levels at Mabruk oil field
- Evaluate potential for further investments in Libyan oil infrastructure
TotalEnergies’ restart of the Mabruk oil field signals a new chapter for Libya’s energy landscape.
