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Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Circle Oil saw its production out of Morocco drop temporarily due to an earthquake that hit near the town of Kentira. According to Circle, the gas pipeline spur that the company uses to transport some of its gas from the Sebou field was closed by ONHYM, forcing Circle to reduce its flows.
The pipeline was only shut in as a precaution.
Reports out of Morocco regarding the quake say there were no injuries associated with the incident. Production from the field continues through Circle’s separate pipeline system at production rates roughly 70% of previous levels.
“The reduction in gas flow rates is expected to be temporary and a further announcement will be made in due course,” said Circle in a statement.
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