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Thursday, December 28, 2017
Libya’s NOC confirmed an explosion on the Zaggut to Es-Sider oil pipeline. The line connects the fields to Es-Sider oil terminal and is operated by the Waha Oil Company. According to the state-run firm’s early investigations, the explosion occurred on the line 15 km north of Marada town and 130 km south of Sidra.
The Waha investigators arrived at the site to deal with the resulting fire. NOC said in a statement on its website that the affected area was isolated from the nearest isolating valve.
Assistance in dealing with the fire was arranged from teams based in the Rsgoba field.
Waha has immediately diverted production to the Samah line. However, NOC expects a production loss of 70,000 to 100,000 bpd.
NOC continues to investigate the causes of the explosion and is closely monitoring developments.
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