Norwegian operator Statoil is reported to be resuming production from its Snohvit LNG project in the Barents Sea after a shut-down lasting several weeks.

"Snohvit production is ramping back up...Three to five days from now it should be back at full production," Reuters reported, quoting a source from Statoil.

Statoil spokesmen could not be reached to confirm whether the restart was under way.

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