Oando Plc, the indigenous firm that acquired Nigeria Agip Oil Company, says it has recorded four operational oil spills from October 2024 to date.
The oil firm disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by Oando’s Spokesperson Mrs Alero Balogun, General Manager, Human Resources & Business Support , Oando Group, on Tuesday.
The company also confirmed the conclusion of repairs works on pipelines that caused the oil spill incidents along the NNPC Exploration and Production Ltd/Oando pipeline in Bayelsa State.
The statement is sequel to a May 3 oil spill incident reported around Oando’s Ogboinbiri flow station in Southern Ijaw LGA swamps which feeds crude to the oil firm’s export terminal at Brass in Bayelsa.
Balogun said the company had concluded repairs works on the ruptured pipelines as well as ongoing replacement sections of the pipeline that were dilapidated.
“Oando Plc announces the successful
completion of repairs to its pipeline following oil spill incidents along the NEPL/Oando
pipeline, which affected the Ogboinbiri Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government
Area, Bayelsa State.
“Between October 2024 to date, four operational spills occurred. Upon identification of each incident, we swiftly activated emergency response protocols in line with company policy, including the immediate shut-in of the affected wells and cessation of crude oil delivery through the pipeline.
“Simultaneously, we deployed containment materials to prevent further spread of the oil and promptly initiated recovery efforts.
“In accordance with regulatory requirements Joint Investigation Visits were conducted with all relevant stakeholders, including representatives from Government regulatory agencies and the Ogboinbiri community.
“We are pleased to report that the repairs of the affected sections of the pipeline have been completed. To further mitigate the risk of future incidents, we are implementing a sectional replacement of the pipeline.
“Oando remains fully committed to its host communities and is working diligently to ensure that its operations support the long-term environmental sustainability of the region,” Balogun said. (NAN)
