TotalEnergies has resumed oil production at the Mabruk field in Libya following the completion of a new production facility designed to restore operations at the site. The company holds a 37.5 percent interest in the onshore field, which had been inactive since 2015.
Located within concession C17 roughly 130 kilometres south of Sirte, the Mabruk field represents an important asset within Libya’s oil sector. Production was halted more than a decade ago due to regional instability. The restart marks the culmination of redevelopment work aimed at bringing the field back into operation and supporting the country’s energy production capacity.
Construction of a new processing unit at the field began in May 2024. The facility has a production capacity of approximately 25,000 barrels of oil per day. Operations officially commenced on 28 February 2026, less than two years after development work on the project started.
Company representatives say the restart reflects the long-standing presence of TotalEnergies in Libya and its continued engagement in the country’s energy sector. The company first began operating in Libya in 1956 and is marking 70 years of activity in the country during 2026.
Julien Pouget, Director for the Middle East and North Africa within TotalEnergies’ exploration and production division, said the project demonstrates the company’s long-term commitment to Libya’s energy industry. He noted that the return of production at the Mabruk field also supports the company’s broader strategy of maintaining steady output growth while focusing on cost-efficient operations with reduced emissions intensity.
The restart follows earlier announcements regarding the extension of the Waha concession agreements, which are another important component of TotalEnergies’ portfolio in the country. Together, these developments contribute to the company’s target of achieving approximately three percent annual production growth through 2030.
Libya remains one of the largest oil producers in Africa, and international partnerships play a key role in sustaining production from existing fields while developing new capacity. The Mabruk project is expected to contribute additional volumes to the country’s output while using updated production facilities designed to improve operational efficiency.
In addition to the Mabruk field, TotalEnergies maintains interests in several other energy assets across Libya. The company’s portfolio includes the offshore Al Jurf Field as well as onshore operations at the El Sharara Oil Field. It also holds a stake in the Waha concessions, which are operated by Waha Oil Company and jointly owned with the National Oil Corporation of Libya and ConocoPhillips.
During 2025, TotalEnergies reported average production in Libya of approximately 113,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day across its various operations in the country. The company has indicated that projects such as the Mabruk restart are designed to balance operational efficiency with environmental considerations. Modern production facilities and optimized field development plans are intended to limit emissions while maintaining stable output levels.
TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company involved in the production and marketing of a wide range of energy sources. The company operates across oil, biofuels, natural gas, biogas, renewable energy and electricity markets.
Headquartered in France, TotalEnergies employs more than 100,000 people and conducts operations in around 120 countries. The company’s strategy focuses on delivering reliable and affordable energy while expanding investments in lower-carbon solutions. Sustainability considerations are integrated into the company’s operational and investment decisions, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and supporting the global transition toward more sustainable energy systems.
