The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, SPDC has confirmed an oil leak from the Bonny Oil Export Terminal, saying the incident will not affect oil export.
Mrs Gladys Afam-Anadu, SPDC’s Media Relations Manager told NAN on Monday that the cause of the incident, the volume of crude discharge is currently being investigated.
She noted that only a section at one out of the three loading buoys was affected by the incident.
The SPDC spokesperson explained that the Joint Investigative Visit, JIV to the incident site led by regulatory agencies has proceeded to the site.
According to her, the incident occurred on December 8, 2024, when an oil sheen was detected at a loading buoy during export operations at the Bonny Terminal.
She said that loading was immediately suspended after the incident.
“Our Emergency Response Team has been activated and regulatory authorities and other stakeholders have been notified.
“A joint investigation visit, led by the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency is underway.
“Our priority currently is the safety, health and well-being of the local community and the environment”, she added.
