Wan Tikofi and Nafusah Oil Operation Partner to Enhance Exploration Efforts Ahead of Major Drilling Campaign
TRIPOLI, LIBYA — Executive leadership and technical teams from Nafusah Oil Operation B.V. and Wan Tikofi Geological and Geophysical Services LLC convened on July 29, 2026, at Nafusah’s Tripoli headquarters to discuss strategic collaboration and technical support for Nafusah’s upcoming drilling campaign. The high-level session, led by Dr. Nuri M. Fello, Geosciences Department Manager at Nafusah Oil Operation, and Dr. Khalifa Elderbak, General Manager of Wan Tikofi, focused on leveraging specialized geoscientific expertise to optimize reservoir evaluation and exploration workflows.
Technical Expertise for Exploration Challenges
During the meeting, Wan Tikofi presented a comprehensive suite of geoscientific capabilities designed to address complex subsurface challenges. Dr. Mohamed El-Ghali, Science Projects Lead at Wan Tikofi, highlighted key methodologies across several critical domains:
Play and prospect identification derived from advanced seismic interpretation.
Multi-scale geological modeling, spanning from pore-scale microstructures to regional seismic scales.
Innovative solutions for low resistivity pay zones, transforming challenging log signatures into production opportunities.
Key Outcomes and Joint Pilot Project
The engagement resulted in several concrete agreements aimed at strengthening technical ties between the two entities:
Low Resistivity Pay Zone Pilot Project: The companies agreed to launch an immediate pilot project addressing low resistivity pay zones. Nafusah Oil Operation will provide necessary subsurface data and geological samples, while Wan Tikofi will execute the study in coordination with its international partners.
Data Security & Non-Disclosure: Both parties reaffirmed a strict commitment to comprehensive confidentiality protocols to protect shared proprietary data and technical intellectual property.
Training and Joint Research Task Force: To foster local technical capability, the organizations agreed to cooperate on professional development initiatives and form a joint task force to collaborate through the Petroleum Research Center.
Both management teams expressed confidence in the partnership, agreeing to maintain regular strategic dialogue as preparations for Nafusah’s drilling campaign proceed.