BENGHAZI, Libya/TUNIS (Reuters) – Libya’s biggest oilfield, El Sharara, will reopen, the country’s internationally recognized government said on Wednesday after Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj flew there to persuade protesters to end a blockage. Production had not restarted yet as oil workers were waiting for orders from state oil firm NOC. “El Sharara oilfield will be reopened after reaching an agreement with Fayez al-Sarraj,” Mohammed Ahmed said. It was not immediately clear when NOC would agree to reopen the field. El Sharara crude is transported to the Zawiya port, which is also home to a refinery.

Source: Egypt Independent December 19, 2018 20:37 UTC