All Libyan oil facilities safe from any pollution or risks following Russian gas tanker incident: statement


TRIPOLI, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya announced on Saturday all Libyan oil facilities, including platforms and ports, are safe from any pollution or risks, when a damaged Russian gas tanker is drifting toward the Libyan coast.

In a statement, the NOC said an emergency contract with a company was issued to address the situation of the Russian tanker carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) that recently sustained damage off the Libyan coast, rendering it uncontrollable.

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