Tripoli, December 16, 2025 – The Akakus Oil Operations Company announced a new achievement within its planned drilling program for 2025, represented by the successful drilling and commissioning of well A-46 with a production capacity of 3,750 barrels of oil per day.
According to the company, this achievement comes within the framework of implementing the National Oil Corporation’s strategy to raise production capacity, increase production rates, and continuously follow up on well drilling operations.
This achievement reflects Akakus Company’s commitment to enhancing production and achieving the highest levels of operational efficiency, which supports the sustainability of oil production and the achievement of the Corporation’s strategic goals.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, Italians, and others, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Akakus Oil Operations Company
The Akakus Oil Operations Company is a joint venture established in 2005 between Libya’s National Oil Corporation and the Italian energy company Eni. It operates primarily in the prolific Murzuq Basin in southwestern Libya, managing the development and production of major oil fields such as Elephant and Sharara.
well A-46
The A-46 is a former Soviet military bunker located in Poland, originally constructed during the Cold War as part of a broader network of defensive installations. Today, it serves as a museum and historical site, offering insights into the military strategies and tensions of the era.
National Oil Corporation
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) is the state-owned oil company of Libya, established in 1970 to manage the country’s hydrocarbon resources. It oversees all aspects of Libya’s oil and gas production, from exploration to export, and has been a central pillar of the national economy since its founding.
