#Breaking: #LNA sources accuse islamist militants from ‘the #Benghazi Defense Brigades’ of blast targeting the main pipeline linking the Sidrah terminal and #oil fields belonging to al-Waha company. The attack took place about 30km northwest of Maradah. #Libya http://pic.twitter.com/DjDqj0qQHk— The Libya Times (@thelibyatimes) December 26, 2017
DW: Explosion at major oil pipeline in Libya
A major oil pipeline in Libya has been bombed by unknown militants. Oil flows have been reduced by as much as 100,000 bpd.
Armed attackers blew up a major oil pipeline in Libya on Tuesday, military and oil sources said.
The pipeline feeds into the central distribution station of Es Sider port on the Mediterranean Sea.
The state-run National Oil Corporation said in a statement that oil flow had been reduced by about 70,000-100,000 bpd.
It was unclear who carried out the attack.
"Islamic State" militants had been in the area before government forces defeated them in their Siirte stronghold last year.
Libya is rife with rival militias and armed groups, some in competition with the internationally backed government.
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WNU Editor: The impact on oil prices has been immediate .... US crude hits $60 a barrel for the first time since June 2015 (CNBC).
More News On Today's Libyan Pipeline Attack
Explosion Occurs in Pipeline to Libya’s Biggest Oil Terminal -- Bloomberg
Libyan crude pipeline destroyed by armed militants, say officials -- Middle East Eye
Explosion at major oil pipeline in Libya – sources -- RT
Explosion Hits Oil Pipeline Leading to Libya's Port - Reports (PHOTO) -- Sputnik
