Libya’s Mabruk Oil Operations reported yesterday that it has successfully transitioned from a flaring system to zero flaring at its Mabruk oil field.
The company said this is a pioneering move—the first of its kind in the Libyan oil sector— thereby establishing new standards for sustainability and environmental preservation.
Libya joins World Bank's initiative to eliminate Routine Gas Flaring by 2030
It will be recalled that Libya’s Tripoli based Ministry of Oil and Gas announced on 6 May this year that Libya had joined the World Bank's initiative to eliminate Routine Gas Flaring by 2030 - saving about US$ 650 million per year.
This Zero Routine Flaring (ZRF) by 2030 Endorsement by Libya is part of the Global Flaring and Methane Reduction (GFMR) Partnership.
The Ministry said the step reflects the country's orientation towards enhancing the efficiency of the exploitation of natural resources and supporting sustainable development paths.
Libya burned about 6.3 billion cubic meters of gas in2024 - wasting about $650 million
The Ministry of Oil and Gas said this accession comes within the framework of reducing the waste of resources and maximizing the use of associated gas, as it is estimated that Libya has burned about 6.3 billion cubic meters of gas during 2024, representing a wasted economic value estimated at about $650 million.
The discussions also addressed ways to implement an integrated action plan to support the trend towards reducing routine flaring, through technical support programmes, capacity building, and policy consultations, in order to enhance the role of the oil and gas sector in supporting the national economy and achieving environmental sustainability.
The Ministry said this accession reflects Libya's commitment to keep pace with international efforts in the fields of energy and the environment, and to support the goals of national initiatives aimed at achieving greater efficiency and sustainability by 2030
Mellitah announces completion of second heavy lifting operation at Bouri offshore field
Meanwhile, on 26 May this year, Mellitah Oil & Gas Company announced the successful completion of its second complex heavy lifting operation at the Bouri offshore field - part of the Bouri Gas Exploitation Project. The project aims to enhance production and reduce emissions.
Eliminating gas flaring and achieving "zero flaring" target by 2030
Mellitah said this supports the National Oil Corporation's (NOC) drive to eliminate gas flaring and achieve its "zero flaring" target by 2030.
A source from the operating management committee of Mellitah Oil and Gas told Libya Herald that this step represents a significant leap forward in enhancing the efficiency of associated gas utilization and reducing losses due to flaring.
Libya Joins World Bank Initiative to End Gas Flaring by 2030
