VOL. XXXII

NO. 19

13-FEBRUARY-1989

LIBYA

Bouri Field Producing at 20,000 b/d

Libya's giant offshore Bouri oilfield is currently producing at around20,000 b/d, compared to the original plans for a production rate of 50,000 b/dby the end of 1988, MEES understands.

Bouri, Libya's first and the Mediterranean's largest offshore field, wasdiscovered in 1976 and is operated by Italy's Agip. It is located 125 kms.northwest of Tripoli in a 37,730 sq. km. concession adjacent to the demarcationline with...