Libya Oil Production Hit by Protests as OPEC Supply Concerns Grow

Libya's oil production has been disrupted due to protests, affecting gas flows and reducing output at the El Feel oil field. Operations have since resumed at the field, which is a crucial part of Libya's upstream oil and gas system.

The Mellitah complex, a key component of this system, was impacted by the brief interruption. State-owned oil firm NOC confirmed that production has returned to normal, suggesting the shutdown was temporary rather than prolonged.

This incident highlights Libya's ongoing vulnerability to production disruptions due to political and social unrest, which affects its role as a significant OPEC supplier.