The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has successfully initiated test operations on a strategic 42-inch gas pipeline, ending more than 16 years of inactivity.
This infrastructure links the Intisar A/103 field to the Brega gas distribution network, a critical connection designed to streamline the transport of gas from several major fields in eastern Libya, including Intisar, Irada, and Sahel. The project aims to rectify long-standing shortcomings in the nation’s energy sector, where operational disruptions and underinvestment have historically hampered the optimization of national production.
By reviving this pipeline, the NOC expects to recover approximately 150 million cubic feet of gas per day that was previously lost to flaring. This technical milestone is a major gain for resource efficiency and provides a significant boost to Libya’s energy infrastructure. The decision to prioritize the recovery of flared gas reflects a shift toward more sustainable and efficient management of the country’s hydrocarbon wealth, which remains a cornerstone of its economic stability.
The project’s successful restart is largely attributed to the mobilization of internal technical teams from the Sirte and Zueitina sites. These local crews, operating under the supervision of the NOC’s maintenance department, completed the complex connection work despite the fragile political and operational environment. Their involvement highlights a growing reliance on domestic expertise to address the structural challenges that have delayed essential infrastructure projects for nearly two decades.
Ultimately, the recommissioning of the Intisar-Brega link serves as a vital step in modernizing Libya’s energy grid. While the sector still faces hurdles related to political instability, the reduction of gas flaring and the improvement of transport capacity represent tangible progress. For an economy heavily dependent on energy exports and domestic power generation, this infrastructure revival is a key prerequisite for long-term industrial recovery and financial stabilization.
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