Libya’s eastern-based government, led by Osama Hammad and appointed by the House of Representatives, has warned it may declare a state of force majeure on oil fields and ports, citing repeated “attacks on sovereign institutions,” including the National Oil Corporation (NOC) and its subsidiaries.

In a statement issued early Thursday, the government said it is also considering relocating the headquarters of the NOC to a more secure city under its control, such as Ras Lanuf or Brega, if the alleged violations continue.

This is not the first time the eastern government has resorted to such measures. Last year, it declared force majeure on all oil fields and export terminals, suspending production and exports “until further notice” in response to the replacement of Central Bank Governor Sadiq al-Kabir by authorities in Tripoli.

The warning underscores ongoing tensions between Libya’s rival administrations and highlights the vulnerability of the country’s vital oil sector amid continued political fragmentation.