Libya’s state oil firm, National Oil Corporation (NOC) has confirmed the attack of a sub-station at the country’s el Sharara oilfield by gunmen.
The oil firm however noted that the attack did not affect production.
In a statement sent to Reuters, NOC subsidiary Akakus said, “The armed group stole three company vehicles and the mobile phones of Akakus employees on-site who were later evacuated to safety”.
Sharara, which is Libya’s largest oilfield, has suffered repeated security problems around the perimeter of the field though production has been relatively stable in recent months.
In September, the NOC’s headquarters were attacked by gunmen claiming to be Islamic State militants, killing two people and wounding 25.
The state oil firm has struggled to maintain oil fields amid funding shortages and blockages by armed militia groups.