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Monday, July 9, 2018
ENI and Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) saw the start of production from the first well of the offshore Bahr Essalam Phase 2 project. The start of production from Phase 2 comes just three years after the FID for the project was taken.
The field is operated by Mellitah Oil & Gas, a 50/50 JV company belonging to the two firms.
Two further wells will begin production within a week. An additional seven wells will come on-stream by October of this year.
Phase 2 of the project completes the development of the largest offshore producing gas field in Libya, increasing production potential by 400 Mmcf/d. Phase 2 will be completed between September and October, bringing total field production to 1,100 Mmcf/d.
Production from the Bahr Essalem is delivered through the Sabratha platform to the Mellitah onshore treatment plant before principally being used to supply the national network.
Commenting on the momentous occasion Mustafa Sanalla, head of NOC, said that his company was “committed to guaranteeing and increasing gas production in order to supply Libyan power plants.” According to Sanalla, this will support the development of the domestic market and reduce costly liquid fuel imports. It will also free up significant financial resources; essential given the enormity of challenges across the country.
“ENI have demonstrated the confidence that international oil companies have in NOC, and the success that legitimate partnerships can deliver for all Libyans,” he added.
Claudio Descalzi, ENI CEO said “Bahr Essalam is the product of a longstanding relationship between NOC and ENI, and represents an important milestone to ensure greater energy supply security for Libya. The project further demonstrates the trust and recognition Eni has in NOC as Libya’s sole legitimate oil corporation; one with whom we will continue to work exclusively in-country.
“The start of production – delivered in an impressive time-to-market, and in a challenging environment – is a significant achievement for Mellitah Oil & Gas. We are proud that Phase 2 will play an important role in supplying Libya with the necessary gas to fuel the country’s recovery over the next 15 years.”
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