Highlights NOC confirms closure of two key Western oil fields Brief closure at Mellitah gas complex due to Italy, Greece maritime deal More oil and gas disruptions likely as civil war escalates London — Libya’s two key western oil fields — El Feel and Sharara — have been closed again shortly after reopening, showing the extent to which they remain hostage to armed groups as the country’s civil conflict continues to escalate. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now State-owned National Oil Corporation said the 75,000 b/d El Feel field had been shut June 10 after an armed group occupied the field. Related story: Libya’s Sharara oil field reopens after brief halt, situation remains volatile NOC also said the 300,000 b/d Sharara field was shut late June 9 after the field opened twice briefly in the space of four days. A key pipeline valve […]