The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya announced the successful launch of a new pipeline from the North Hamada oil field on Monday, July 8. Operated by Nafusa Oil Operations Company, the pipeline transports oil to the Mellitah oil port via the Al-Feel – Mellitah route, spanning 250 km.

According to NOC, the crude oil pumping from the main tanks to the endpoint of the pipeline began with the agreed operational pressures, ensuring a smooth and secure process.

This development follows the completion of the new shipping line fill in the North Hamada field on May 18 and the subsequent agreement between Mellitah Oil and Gas and Nafusa Oil Operations for the transport, handling, and shipment of crude oil through the Al-Feel-Mellitah pipeline.

NOC stated that production from the North Hamada field will ramp up in the coming days as additional wells are brought online. Five wells (C-1, B-1, F-1, J-1, D-1) are set to be activated, aiming to reach a production level of 8,000 barrels per day by mid-July. This figure is expected to increase to 10,000 barrels per day by August as part of the initial phase of the field’s development strategy.

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