Conflict in Libya endures after civil war, with oil production well below pre-conflict levels. NATO says its mindful of the situation, but rules out military action. File Photo by Tarek Alhuony/UPI BRUSSELS, Dec. 19 (UPI) — With conflict curbing Libya’s oil potential, NATO officials said they’ve reviewed the situation, but have not discussed any military role in the country. Last weekend, the oil ports of Es Sider and Ras Lanuf were shuttered because of armed clashes in the region. Combined, the two ports can handle 560,000 barrels of oil per day, about half of the country’s total export capacity. Libyan stability since the end of civil war in 2011 has faltered amid clashes between armed groups fighting for more control over the oil-rich country. Pre-conflict oil production was higher than 1 million barrels per day, though output has slumped recently to as low as 330,000 bpd because of clashes […]