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Sunday, July 31, 2016
Libya’s Petroleum Facilities Guard (PFG) and key members of the Government of National Accord’s (GNA) Presidential Council have officially signed an agreement to reopen the ports of Ras Lanuf, Zuwetina, Es Sidra, and Brega.
According to a statement on PFG’s website, the agreement marks a resumption of oil export activities as requested by the Presidential Council and reiterates the recognition of the GNA by the PFG and willingness to cooperate for the future of Libya.
These negotiations come just a few days after a visit to Ras Lanuf by UN Special Envoy Martin Kobler who met personally with Jadhran to discuss the economic future of Libya and how the PFG can, and should play a vital role.
The physical security of the regional infrastructure to include the ports was made possible through extensive counter terrorism operations conducted by the PFG from June 2015 to July 2016 and resulted in the liberation of the cities of Bin Jawad, Nawfaliyah, and Harawah from ISIS and virtual elimination of terrorist activities in the critical Oil Crescent Region of Libya.
PFG Executive Director Ibrahim Jadhran said in the statement, “We again reiterate our unwavering support for the Government of National Accord and would do whatever is necessary to protect Libya’s economic prosperity and bring peace and stability to the Libyan people.”
The resumption of port operations in the region is expected to bring in an additional $700 million in revenue to the Libyan economy over the next several months.
The PFG is the singular paramilitary security force within Libya entrusted to secure the oil infrastructure of the country. The PFG operates in conjunction with the GNA and its Presidential Council.
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