The National Oil Corporation warns that the closure could force the agency to declare force majeure if the blockage persists. A total cessation of production would disrupt export operations and stop processing at the Zawiya oil refinery, which would increase Libya's fuel import costs. The Southwest Petroleum Facilities Guard has been requested to restore security at the site, though these appeals have not yet yielded results.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Armed Group Cuts Libya Sharara Field Output to 127,000 BPD With Pipeline Shut
Commodities29 days ago
Members of a military faction disabled valve number 7 on Monday, halting the transport of crude oil from the Sharara field to the Zawiya port. Production at the site, which is operated by Akakus Oil Operations, fell to about 127,000 barrels per day (bpd) from a full capacity of 340,000 bpd. Most remaining output is currently being routed to the Mellitah port while the National Oil Corporation awaits access for technical teams to reach the affected valves.
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