The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has reported an oil spill from Shell’s underwater pipeline in Obololi, southern Ijaw local government area (LGA) of Bayelsa.
Speaking in a statement on Thursday, Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s chief corporate communications officer, said the incident occurred at approximately 2:10 pm on Wednesday.
“At approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers state, spreading to other barges,” he said.
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“Thanks to the swift response of our emergency teams and industry partners, the fire was successfully contained.
“The incident did not impact on flow station operations.”
Soneye said the most significant relief is that there were no casualties, and all personnel are accounted for and safe.
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He reiterated NNPC’s commitment to prioritising safety, environmental protection, and operational integrity.
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