Within the framework of the National Oil Corporation’s towards preserving the environment and reducing the negative environmental impact resulting from the production, operational and manufacturing processes in the oil and gas sector and achieving sustainable development, Zallaf Libya Oil and Gas Exploration and Production has conducted tests on the E4 oil well in the Erawin field NC-200. for the first time by using the (Closed Loop System), which does not include burning the extracted oil as previously known, therefore the application of the closed cycle method prevents the occurrence of air pollution and prevents the depletion of natural resources and their optimal use by following international specifications and standards by producing and separating Then, the crude oil transported during testing operations to the nearest surface production equipment through special tanks and equipment with international standard specifications.

Friday,19-3-2021 a pivotal event for Zallaf Libya Oil and Gas Exploration and Production witnessed the completion of drilling and preparation operations for the E4 development well, located in the Erawin field and the beginning of experimental production, which in turn witnessed a historical transformation for the first time by transporting crude oil by a fleet of private tanks to the surface equipment in the Sharara oil field. Owned by Akakos Oil Operations in an in extremely difficult conditions through a dirt bumpy road of 115 kilometers approximately, where all operations were carried out with unrivaled success and with 100% Libyan national efforts and with the distinctive support of the National Oil Corporation.

The initial results of the E4 well were very encouraging and exceeded all expectations, as the experimental production in the first tests using ESP submersible pumps reached between 1800 to 2000 barrels of oil per day approximately. The tests continue at different rates until the required results are reached and the performance of the well and the reservoir is assessed in a scientifically and economically accurate form.

An achievement that counts for the management of the company and the National Oil Corporation and a turning point in pushing further steps towards the objectives planned within the company’s operations plan before the end 2021.

It is noteworthy that Zallaf’s operations began drilling and completing the first development well (E4-NC200) in the Erawin field in mid-January 2021, in great challenges and difficulties, most of which are security conditions and logistical support, in addition to the lack of the infrastructure, accommodation services and communications.

But the biggest challenge, which the company has succeeded in overcoming, is to return to resume operations in the region after suspension as a result of foreign companies and contractors leaving the area of instability reasons in the recent years.

The application of the (zero flaring system) was the milestone in the company’s operations in the Erwin field, as this system requires following international specifications and standards by producing, separating, and then transporting crude oil during testing operations to the nearest surface production equipment through tanks and special equipment.

The completion of the E4 well is an encouraging achievement, especially as it was carried out by Libyan skilled competencies and in all disciplines, from the initial planning to the end of the testing and production operations.

NOC announce that on Friday, March 19, 2021, the first development well E04 in the Erawn field operated by ZLOG was put on production test after the drilling and completion operations were completed, without burning any amount of oil by applying (Zero gas flaring) technology, where the crude oil produced from the Erawn field is transported to  the nearest Surface facilities in the Akakos Sharara field, which is about 100 km from Erawn field.

It is worth noting that the start of these operations faced many difficulties, and great challenges however, the company made great efforts to solve them with the great help and support of the National Oil Corporation.

The initial results of the well were encouraging, as the daily oil production of the well has reached more than 1,800 barrels / day, and testing will continue at different choke size until the required data are obtained and the well and the reservoir are properly evaluated.

On this occasion, the Chairman and the Board of Directors of the National Oil Corporation presents to the Management Committee and all employees of the ZLOG and all Libyans with the warmest congratulations and blessings, and wishes for success to complete the drilling operations, installation of surface equipment and the export Pipeline until the field is fully put in production to be a new a new tributary to the national economy.

Source: N.O.C website.

Based on the management committee’s keenness to provide the best proper services to the Zallaf employees, and with great effort from the General Services Department and the support of the Libyan Oil Airlines, the first flights for Zallaf employees took off from Meitiqa International Airport heading to the Sharara field on Friday morning, 3/12/2021. As It is considered the closest oil site to the Erawin field (until the completion of work to construct the landing pad for the field, which work has already begun and is expected to be ready by the beginning of the third quarter of this year)

It is reported that the plane carried a number of Zallaf employees on board, in addition to some employees of service companies present in the field, such as Schlumberger, SGS, KAMCO and Fayyad Burqan Drilling Company.

The company’s management extends its thanks to everyone who was involved in this work and affirms its eagerness to provide all means of comfort and to create appropriate conditions for all the employees of the company

God bless you all

Monday, 3-8-2021, a meeting was held at the company’s headquarters, leaded by the Chairman of the Management Committee, members of the committee, and specialists from the Exploration and Development Department, to discuss the plans set by the administration for developing the concessions  of Zallaf Company in the Murzuq Basin, and the meeting included a detailed visual presentation and the  work plan for the coming five years..

At the end of the meeting, the committee recommended to refer subject to the N.O.C and request its directives in the matter

Thursday, 4,3, 2021, a meeting was held in Zallaf meeting room with Mr. Ali Al-Ghanai, head of the Sharara Training Center in Tmnhent City, in the presence of the member of the management committee Mr. Ramadan Ebouda , Mr. Abdulaziz Abdulrahman, Office manager of the Chairman of the Committee, and Mr. Abdul Salam Ali,  H.S.E Manager, Mrs. Khawla Sherif, H.R Manager, Mr. Hazam Dougman, G.S Manager, and a number of specialists. Final arrangements were discussed to start the implementation of the training program for 60 graduates from high schools and technical institutes in the southern region, which will be held in the near future,

The implementation of the training program was delayed due to the outbreak of the Corona virus pandemic.

February 16-2021, the fourth meeting of the Management Committee for 2021 , was held in the Zallaf Company meeting room, leaded by the Chairman of the Management Committee and members of the Management Committee, and in the presence of the Chairman of the Company’s Supervision Authority,

The meeting addressed several topics, the most important of which are

Discussing and reviewing the latest developments regarding the Erawin project, and the stages of the technical and financial evaluation of the proposal submitted by the contractor, and the alternatives proposed for the implementation of the project.

Discussing the drilling and re-entry of Chadar field wells.

The latest developments regarding the temporary camp for 30 employees, to be implemented in the Erawin field.

Developments regarding the procedures of the land granted to the company in Tmannhent and to communicate with N.O.C in this regard.

Discussing and following up on budget preparation for RE-entry operations for some wells in the Atshan field.

Conducting an environmental impact assessment study for the NC174 near the Elephant field, and preparing for drilling an exploratory well on it. In addition to some other administrative and technical issues related to the company’s workflow.

The Chairman and members of the Management Committee held a meetings on Monday 15 of February,2021. in the Zallaf meeting room, the meeting was to discuss and review Zallaf Exploration Portfolio Project, to assess the exploratory prospects for 5 concessions. The Zallaf Exploration Portfolio Project for the year 2020 includes the interpretation of two- and three-dimensional seismic data and re-geological evaluation, And studying the results of the wells drilled in 5 blocks, and concessions operated by the Zallaf Company, which are MN174, N200, MN190, MN210, Atshan concession and Concession 126 (Chadar field) to estimate the general reserves of oil and gas and condensate explored and unexplored for these pieces.

The Exploration Department presented the final results of these studies for the areas MN 174 and MN 190, and the presentation included a final summary of the speculations that were mapped to the two pieces, estimates of the expected reserves of oil and gas for these pieces, the rate of geological risk, and proposals for exploration and evaluation drilling for some of the proposals and proposed work programs for the year 2021, A final report has been prepared for submission to the N.O.C

A summary of the work stages of the other parts, MN 200, MN 210, Atshan concession and NC 126, have been presented, and have reached advanced stages, the geological and geophysical studies are expected to be completed before the end of the first quarter of 2021, with a comprehensive final report prepared and submitted to N.O.C

The second meeting discussed the  latest developments regarding the South Refinery project, the contracting strategy regarding the implementation of the project was reviewed and discussed, the options and alternatives for how to contract were considered, and it was agreed to make a further studies of these options presented, and provide other offers and alternatives, and then to prepare a comprehensive report to submit it to the N.O.C

The South Refinery Project is considered as one of the most important strategic projects adopted by Zallaf Libya in terms of sustainable development programs, which will contribute effectively in solving the fuel shortness in southern Libya and create job opportunities for the residents in the region as a whole.

Thursday 2/11-2021,the HSE manager and the HSE Coordinator in the presence of the Drilling Department manager and the Drilling Coordinator of Zallaf company holds meeting with the Operation manager department of Fayad Burqan Company, (the contractor in charge of drilling operations in the Erawin field) and virtually with representatives from Fayad Burqan Company in the Erawin field, as well as the field supervisor and the safety supervisor in the field.

During the review of the operations activity in the Erawin field, the HSE Manager thanked the staff of Fayad Burqan Company for their work and commitment to the health, safety and environment standards and procedures since the beginning of the operations in the field.

This meeting came to follow up the progress of operations and to emphasize the importance of adhering to the health, safety, security and environment policy of Zallaf, which stipulates the principle of completing work without causing any accidents that may lead to injuries to people or damage to the environment and properties.

The meeting was introduced by Mr. Arzi Qadino., HSE Coordinator of Zallaf Libya, with a visual presentation of the importance of safety, and the policies adopted by Zallaf for the prevention of work injuries and environment protection, highlighting the importance of communication and the importance of the awareness of safe operations and achieving the goals of Zallaf Libya by providing a safe work environment.

In conclusion, it was agreed to intensify efforts to complete the work with zero accidents and achieve the best performance indicators.