TRIPOLI, Mar 30 – Libya’s largest oilfield, Sharara, is expected to resume normal production within 48 hours, according to engineers working at the site.
Output at the field was gradually shut down earlier this month following an explosion triggered by a fire in one of its pipelines, disrupting operations at a key component of the country’s oil sector.
Sharara, with a production capacity of between 300,000 and 320,000 barrels per day, is one of Libya’s most critical energy assets and a major contributor to national output.
The field is connected to the Zawiya refinery, which has a capacity of about 120,000 barrels per day and is located roughly 40 kilometers west of the capital, Tripoli.
The anticipated restoration of full production is expected to help stabilize Libya’s oil output following recent disruptions, as the country continues to navigate operational and infrastructure challenges within its energy sector.
