We Have Recorded 4 Operational Spills in Bayelsa From Oct 2024 , Fixed leaks, says Oando
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Oando PLC, the indigenous firm that acquired Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) says it recorded four operational oil Spills from Oct. 2024 till date.
The oil firm disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by Oando’s Spokesperson Mrs Alero Balogun, General Manager, Human Resources & Business Support , Oando Group made available on Tuesday in Yenagoa.
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.
The May 3 leak polluted the Nun River and adjourning farmlands, adversely impacting the predominantly fishing and farming communities on the banks of the river.
The oil firm stated that it has 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 (JIVs) were conducted with all relevant stakeholders, including representatives from Government regulatory agencies (NOSDRA and BSMENV) 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,” Balogun said.
Oando said it 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.
