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Sirte Oil restores Metkhandosh well J-03 to 1,630 barrels per day production
via Libya Herald1 min read
Sirte Oil Company has successfully restored production at well J-03 in the Metkhandosh field, as announced by Libya's state National Oil Corporation. This achievement follows the installation and commissioning of an electric submersible pump artificial lift system. Initial tests after the commissioning indicated a production rate of approximately 1,630 barrels of oil per day, demonstrating the efficiency of the technical work and the well's stable performance. This effort aligns with the National Oil Corporation's strategy to maintain and increase oil production through well development, rehabilitation programs, and improved operational efficiency, thereby supporting the sustainability and enhanced capacity of the oil sector.
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