NOC Declares 'Force Major' in 11 Oil Fields.

Tripoli, 5 March 2015(Lana) The National Oil Company yesterday declared the state of 'force major' at 11 oil fields, following attacks against the fields as the security situation deteriorated in the country. In a statement, the company said 'as a result of the serious events which are escalating by the day, targeting the resources of the Libyan people by stealing and destroying the oil fields, the National Oil Company is obliged to declare, and urgently, the state of 'force major' at a number of fields.' The NOC said the fields covered by the declaration include Al Mabrouk, Al bahi, Al Dahra, Al Jufra, Tibisti, Al Ghani, Al Naga, Al Samah, Al Beidha, Al Waha and ala Dafa. 'If the state of 'force major' prevails, the NOC will be forced to close down all fields and terminals, and will invoke all responsible public and private bodies to shoulder their responsibilities to protect oil installations, the statement said. =Lana=