Bir Ben Tartar (BBT)
The Bir Ben Tartar (BBT) production concession is a 352 km² onshore licence located in southern Tunisia, operated by ATOG with ETAP as the owner under a Production Sharing Contract. The field has produced approximately 6 MMstb of oil from 21 wells since the concession was awarded in 2011.
6 MMstb
Oil Produced :The total volume of oil produced from the BBT concession since operations began, measured in million stock tank barrels.
500 bopd
Current Approximate Production :The current daily oil production from the BBT field, representing active output from existing wells across the concession.
2011
Concession Awarded :The year the Bir Ben Tartar production concession was awarded to ATOG under a Production Sharing Contract with ETAP.
2,000 bopd
Target Production :The projected production target expected following the planned multi-well drilling programme and future field expansion
6,000 bopd
Peak Production :The highest production rate achieved by the BBT field, reaching nearly 6,000 barrels of oil per day during peak operations.
H2 2026
Drilling Start :The anticipated start period for the planned multi-well drilling programme, subject to ETAP approval.
352 sqkm
Surface Area :The total onshore licence area covered by the Bir Ben Tartar concession, supporting ongoing production and future development.
21 Wells
Production Well :The total number of wells drilled and contributing to oil production across the BBT concession since field development began.
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Driving Onshore Production Growth
The Bir Ben Tartar (BBT) production concession is located in the prolific onshore Ghadames Basin in southern Tunisia, adjacent to the border with Libya. Operated by ATOG under a Production Sharing Contract with ETAP, the field has produced approximately 6 MMstb of oil from 21 wells since being awarded in 2011, reaching peak production of nearly 6,000 bopd.
ATOG is planning a multi-well drilling programme, anticipated to commence in H2 2026, subject to ETAP approval, with the goal of increasing production to approximately 2,000 bopd.
2009 - 2011
Concession Awarded
BBT was discovered in 2009, awarded the concession to ATOG in Oct 2011.
2012
Peak Production
BBT achieved peak production of nearly 6,000 bopd.
2025
Ongoing Operations
The field continues producing approximately 500 bopd.
2026
Drilling Programme Planned
ATOG plans a multi-well drilling program, subject to ETAP approval.
Why the BBT Field Matters
The Bir Ben Tartar (BBT) production concession is a 352 sqkm onshore licence located in the prolific Ghadames Basinin southern Tunisia, adjacent to the border with Libya. The field has produced approximately 6 MMstb of oil from 21 wells and remains an important part of ATOG’s production portfolio.
Safe Operations. Responsible Performance.
The BBT field operates under ATOG’s strong commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous operational improvement. Every stage of field activity is managed through strict standards, disciplined procedures, and responsible asset stewardship.
Built on a foundation of reliability, accountability, and performance excellence, BBT maintains efficient production through structured field management, preventive maintenance programs, and proactive operational oversight.
Safety remains central to all field operations. Through workforce training, regular inspections, and risk management practices, ATOG ensures personnel wellbeing, environmental protection, and long-term operational integrity.
By combining responsible decision-making with technical expertise and continuous improvement, BBT supports sustainable energy production and reflects ATOG’s commitment to safe operations and responsible growth.
Development Plans
ATOG is planning to execute a multi-well drilling programme at the BBT concession, anticipated to commence in H2 2026, subject to ETAP’s approval, with the objective of increasing field production.
The planned development programme is expected to boost oil production to approximately 2,000 bopd, supporting enhanced field performance and long-term operational sustainability. Through strategic investment and focused redevelopment, BBT continues to play an important role in ATOG’s onshore production portfolio in Tunisia.