Libyan Oil Giant AGOCO Partners With US Tech Firms to Revitalize Production Through Enhanced Recovery Systems

AGOCO Chairman Mohamed Ben Shatwan announces new US partnerships at CERAWeek 2026 to implement enhanced oil recovery and wastewater treatment in Libya.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 30, 2026, 6:16 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Libya Herald

A Strategic Shift Toward American Energy Innovation

The Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) is aggressively pursuing a technical overhaul of its domestic operations by recruiting leading energy firms from the United States. Chairman Mohamed Ben Shatwan revealed on March 28, 2026, that the company held a series of intensive technical summits during the CERAWeek global energy conference in Houston to secure the latest industrial innovations. These discussions are designed to bolster Libya’s production capacity while introducing a higher level of international competition to a market historically dominated by traditional service providers.

Deployment of Advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques

Central to the new technical roadmap is the implementation of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), a specialized field where American industry experts hold a distinct global advantage. The strategy involves a multifaceted approach including gas, water, and chemical injection to maximize the output of existing wells and extend their functional lifespans. According to AGOCO leadership, these technical interventions are essential for overcoming long standing operational hurdles, specifically the accumulation of scale and blockages that frequently restrict the flow of crude oil within Libyan infrastructure.

Transforming Industrial Waste Into Agricultural Resources

In a significant move toward environmental sustainability, AGOCO is prioritizing the adoption of production water treatment technologies. The company is exploring systems that can convert high volumes of oil and gas wastewater into purified water suitable for large scale irrigation and other utility purposes. Ben Shatwan noted that this shift represents a strategic evolution in how the company manages water resources, aiming to reduce the ecological footprint of oil operations while providing a secondary benefit to the nation’s water supply.