Libya shut down its largest oil field

Libya shut down its largest oil field
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OPEC member representatives also warned of future shutdowns as protests against the prime minister grow.

Libya could lose more than half of its production capacity of 1.2 million barrels per day.

Production across the country could be almost completely halted if protesters carry out their threats to close the ports of Essider and Ras Lanuf