Italian company Eni North Africa and its partners (the National Oil Corporation, BP, and the Libyan Investment Authority) have begun drilling their first deepwater exploration well in the offshore area of ​​the Gulf of Sirte. NOC explained that the drilling operations for this well will be carried out using a drilling vessel belonging to the Italian company Saipem. The well is located within Contract Area (38/3) in the offshore area of ​​the Gulf of Sirte, where the water depth at the well site is approximately 1,900 meters. The well is expected to reach a depth of 4,500 meters, the NOC added.

Source: Libya Observer January 17, 2026 16:10 UTC