“Political Blackmail” Squeezes Output at Libya’s Largest Oilfield

Libya’s internationally recognized government has accused its rival government in the east of “political blackmail” following protests that have led to operational curbs at the country’s largest oil field, Sharara. The statement claimed the output reduction at the field was extortion but did not elaborate on the claim. Reuters reported on Saturday that protesters at the field had forced the personnel at the field to begin winding down production, citing two unnamed engineers working at the field. Sharara has a capacity of…