Mabruk Oil Operations achieves zero flaring at Mabruk oil field, a first for Libya
via Libya Herald2 min read
Mabruk Oil Operations has successfully transitioned to zero flaring at its Mabruk oil field, marking a pioneering achievement in the Libyan oil sector for sustainability and environmental preservation. This development aligns with Libya's commitment to the World Bank's initiative to eliminate routine gas flaring by 2030, which the Tripoli-based Ministry of Oil and Gas joined on May 6. This initiative, part of the Global Flaring and Methane Reduction Partnership, aims to enhance the efficiency of natural resource exploitation and support sustainable development. Libya burned approximately 6.3 billion cubic meters of gas in 2024, representing an estimated economic loss of $650 million. The country's accession to the World Bank initiative reflects its commitment to international efforts in energy and environment, and to national goals for greater efficiency and sustainability by 2030. Separately, on May 26, Mellitah Oil & Gas Company completed its second complex heavy lifting operation at the Bouri offshore field as part of the Bouri Gas Exploitation Project, which aims to enhance production and reduce emissions. This supports the National Oil Corporation's drive to eliminate gas flaring and achieve its zero flaring target by 2030.
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