Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) said Sunday an oil spill north of the country has been brought under control. In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the NOC said the leak occurred in one of the supply lines of the Dahra oil field. Dahra oil field is one of the oldest oil fields in the country and was discovered in the late 1950s with an average daily production of 120,000 barrels. Oil production has plunged by around three-quarters since forces loyal to Haftar launched a blockade. "Instructions have been given to the operator, Mellitah Oil & Gas BV, to resume production in al-Feel oil field and the gradual return of Mellitah crude to its normal level in the next few days," it added.

Source: Libya Today March 28, 2021 13:07 UTC