NOC Libya achieves record production in 2025

With an aim to advance transparency, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has released its average daily crude oil production and total (cumulative) production figures for the past 10 years 

According to the table released, 2025 has recorded the highest average production rate in comparison to the last decade, at 1.374 million barrels per day. Total crude oil production for the year reached 501 million barrels, marking a posititve shift in the NOC’s strategy to boost crude oil production rates. The NOC acknowledged the role of the employees at all production sites.

Majors have showed increased interests in the region all throughout 2025. TotalEnergies had kickstarted work on the Waha and Sharara fields, while also exploring opportunities in the Sirte and Murzuq basins. Speaking about the region, the company's senior vice president for the Middle East and North Africa, Julien Pouget, said, “With 40% of Africa’s reserves, Libya remains largely untapped.” 

Repsol, too, has resumed drilling in Murzuq Basin onshore Libya. Lauding the region's efforts in fighting natural field decline and encouraging exploration, Repsol's executive managing director, exploration & production, Francisco Gea showed faith in achieving the country's production target of two million barrels per day. 

Eni is set to launch three exploration plays in the region – shallow, deepwater and ultra-deep offshore, and is also deeply invested in Libyan gas with the US$10bn Greenstream pipeline and a CO2 capture and storage plant in Mellitah.