* Petroleum guards say vessels would be impounded * Two tankers seen headed for 220,000 b/d port * Force majeure at Ras Lanuf lifted July 2 Libya’s hopes of resuming crude exports from its third-largest port Ras Lanuf may have been dashed after guards that protect the facility said they would not allow any vessel to dock there. State-owned NOC lifted the force majeure on crude loadings at Ras Lanuf — which had been in place since December — on July 2, theoretically allowing for exports to resume from the 220,000 b/d capacity terminal. Article continues below… The Platts Global Energy Awards is a competitive awards program honoring excellence and accomplishments in the global energy industry. The 17th annual awards will be presented at a black-tie gala, attracting energy industry leaders from around the world on Wednesday, December 9th, 2015 at Cipriani’s in New York. Don’t miss this opportunity […]