Oil & Gas
AN oil spill occurred at the Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC loading terminal, SMI, in Bonny, Rivers State on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
The statement by Osagie Edward, Head, Public Relations of NIMASA, said in a statement that the incident resulted from a ruptured pipeline and that the SPDC has promptly shut down the affected pipeline and deployed containment booms to protect the neighboring communities.
“Although the spill has reached the shoreline, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) is actively monitoring the situation from an emergency operations center.
“The agency is collaborating with SPDC and other relevant stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and determine necessary follow-up actions.
“Members of the public are advised to remain calm as NIMASA is committed to mitigating the impact of the spill and restore affected areas,” the statement said.
A.I
Dec. 16, 2024
Tags: NIMASA Osagie Edward Shell Petroleum Development Company SPDC
