The Sharara oil field is managed by Spain's Repsol, France's TotalEnergies, Austria's OMV, and Norway's Equinor. Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Protesters shut down production at Al-Sharara oilfield over shortage of fuel in Libya’s southern region of Fezzan. The #Libya Update pic.twitter.com/ow5USF8pwl— The Libya Update (@TheLibyaUpdate) January 2, 2024The Sharara field, one of Libya's largest, has been a frequent target for local and broader political protests. Libya's oil output has been disrupted repeatedly in the chaotic decade since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.
