Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has formally inaugurated the final construction phases of the Sarir–Tobruk main crude export pipeline replacement project, designated Q-87, marking the culmination of 30 months of continuous work on approximately 100 kilometres of 34-inch diameter trunk line.
The project was carried out under the direct supervision of AGOCO's Management Committee Chairman, Engineer Mohamed Belqasim Ben Shtwan, and aligns with directives from the National Oil Corporation of Libya (NOC) to increase production rates and develop the country's oil infrastructure. The replacement of this segment of the Sarir–Tobruk corridor is a significant infrastructure rehabilitation milestone for AGOCO, one of Libya's largest upstream operators and the principal producer in the Sirte Basin.
The Sarir–Tobruk pipeline is a critical artery in Libya's export logistics chain, connecting inland production fields in the Sirte Basin to the Tobruk export terminal on the Mediterranean coast. Degradation of ageing pipeline infrastructure has been a persistent operational and safety concern for Libyan producers in the post-conflict period, and the Q-87 project represents a substantial commitment to restoring and future-proofing this throughput capacity. The article does not specify the pipeline's restored or target flow capacity, nor does it disclose the total capital expenditure for the project.
The completion of the final phases signals that AGOCO and NOC are advancing a broader infrastructure rehabilitation agenda, consistent with Tripoli's stated ambitions to recover and expand national crude production. For the international service sector, the conclusion of a 30-month, 100-kilometre pipeline replacement programme of this scale indicates that Libyan operators have the institutional appetite and NOC backing to execute complex, multi-year projects, even under challenging operating conditions.
While the article confirms the inauguration of the final phases, it does not announce any follow-on tenders, contract awards, or expressions of interest associated with further pipeline work. The instrument here is project completion and formal inauguration — not a new procurement action. Partners should monitor AGOCO and NOC communications for subsequent phases, maintenance contracts, or broader infrastructure tenders that may emerge as Libya continues to press for higher production targets.