Saturday 15 March 2025 05:16 GMT

Protests interrupt output at Libya's Sharara oil field


(MENAFN) According to two engineers who spoke to Reuters on Wednesday, ongoing local demonstrations have significantly impacted the production output of Libya's Sharara oil field, a crucial energy asset with a production capacity of approximately 300,000 barrels per day. The engineers' accounts were corroborated by a circulating video clip on social media platforms, depicting demonstrators from the Fezzan region in southern Libya publicly announcing the suspension of operations at the Sharara field until their stipulated demands are adequately addressed.

Elaborating on the situation on the ground, one of the engineers elucidated that the protests have precipitated a partial reduction in the field's production capabilities. Providing further context to the immediacy and proximity of the demonstrations, the engineer emphasized the presence of protesters directly at the entrance gate of the Sharara field. However, specific quantifications regarding the extent of production curtailment remained undisclosed at the time of reporting, leaving a degree of uncertainty surrounding the operational implications of the ongoing protests.

Meanwhile, a protester from the Fezzan region conveyed their community's grievances and underlying motivations propelling the demonstrations. In a statement to Reuters via phone communication, the protester articulated a pressing need for comprehensive developmental initiatives and infrastructural enhancements within the region. Specifically, the individual underscored the imperative for initiatives such as the establishment of a fuel supply refinery, infrastructural advancements like paved roads, the provision of essential healthcare facilities like clinics, and the creation of viable employment opportunities catering to the region's burgeoning youth population. As the situation continues to unfold, stakeholders remain vigilant, monitoring developments and assessing potential ramifications on Libya's critical oil production infrastructure amidst escalating socio-economic tensions in the Fezzan region.

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