Libya breaks 12-year oil production record in 2025

The Libyan prime minister said Saturday that oil output reached its highest in 12 years in 2025, climbing to 1.37 million barrels per day, Anadolu reports. Speaking at the opening of the Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES) 2026 in Tripoli, Abdulhamid Dbeibah said last year production began at several oil fields across the country, including Iravn, Mutahandush, al-Khayr, Hamada 47 and Sinawan. Dbeibah also said Libya launched its first oil and natural gas exploration licensing round in 17 years in 2025, attracting strong interest from international energy companies. He said the results of the tender are expected to be announced in the second week of February. Pointing to new agreements expected at the summit, Dbeibah said deals would be […]