NOC welcomes the adoption by the UN Security Council of Resolution 2509 authorizing measures against the illicit export of crude oil and other petroleum products from Libya, continuing to allow member states to inspect designated vessels on the high ares.

In a report published today, NOC condemns attempts by the Interim Government to take control of NOC’s General Administration of Inspection and Measurement.

For instance, this body plays a crucial role in the oil export process and answers to the NOC in Tripoli. However, NOC stressed that attempting to interfere with it work is illegal under Libyan law.

The report also emphasized that successive resolutions by the UN Security Council have condemned attempts by parallel institutions to export Libyan oil, and warned of UN sanctions against those responsible individuals.

Last but not least, NOC is very concerned about supply to power stations in the area (North Benghazi and Zueitina). Crude oil storage at Zueitina port is full, resulting in the shutdown of the Faregh oil field resulting in the loss of 100 million cubic feet of gas per day.