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Repsol: Libya's Sharara oil field targets 350,000 barrels per day capacity
Spanish energy giant reaffirms commitment to Libya's oil sector amid output ambitions
Spanish oil and gas company Repsol has confirmed that the El Sharara field in southwest Libya holds a production capacity of approximately 350,000 barrels per day, positioning it as one of Africa's largest crude producers. The announcement aligns with Repsol's strategic focus on Libya as a core component of its global upstream growth.
The company stated that Libya remains "one of the key pillars" of its exploration and production growth strategy, reinforcing international confidence in the country's hydrocarbon potential despite ongoing political uncertainty and periodic field shutdowns.
El Sharara: Libya's biggest oil field
The El Sharara field, located in the Murzuq Basin roughly 800 kilometres south of Tripoli, is Libya's largest oil field. It is operated by Akakus Oil Operations, a joint venture bringing together the National Oil Corporation with Repsol, TotalEnergies, OMV, and Equinor.
The field has historically accounted for roughly one-third of Libya's total crude output when operating at full capacity. According to NOC data, Libya's overall production has fluctuated between 800,000 and 1.2 million bpd over the past year, heavily dependent on whether key fields like Sharara remain operational.
Strategic importance for Repsol
For Repsol, the Sharara field represents a cornerstone of its international upstream portfolio. The company has signalled its intention to maximise output from the field as part of a broader strategy to strengthen its position in North African energy markets.
"Libya is central to our growth plans in exploration and production," a Repsol representative noted. The company's commitment comes at a time when major international oil firms are increasingly selective about investments in volatile regions, making Repsol's sustained presence in Libya a significant vote of confidence.
The field resumed production in 2024 after successful stakeholder negotiations resolved local disputes, ramping output to 260,000 bpd before pushing toward the 350,000 bpd target.
Impact on Libya's oil economy
Reaching and sustaining 350,000 bpd at Sharara would significantly boost Libya's overall production and state revenues. Oil receipts remain the lifeblood of the Libyan economy, accounting for over 95% of government income and the vast majority of foreign currency earnings.
Any sustained increase in Sharara's output would strengthen the NOC's revenue stream, enabling greater investment in infrastructure and potentially easing liquidity constraints that have hampered Libya's banking sector. However, the field's history of intermittent closures — caused by local protests, political blockades, and militia activity — means capacity figures do not always translate into sustained production.
Challenges and broader outlook
The Sharara field has been repeatedly shut down over the past decade due to political disputes, armed group actions, and community protests. These closures have cost Libya billions in lost revenue and contributed to volatility in global oil markets.
Libya holds Africa's largest proven crude oil reserves, and international energy firms including Eni, TotalEnergies, and BP maintain varying levels of presence in the country. Repsol's explicit reaffirmation of its commitment signals that despite the risks, the potential returns remain compelling for companies with operational expertise in Libya's complex environment.
If El Sharara achieves and maintains its 350,000 bpd target, it would cement its position not only as Libya's largest producing asset but also as one of the most significant oil fields on the African continent.
— Libya Press / Economy Desk
