Niger Delta Spills Persist

Okpare-OlomuND Western spilled an estimated 112,016 litres from one wellhead.

Nine August and September spills released 129,855 litres, nearly 90% of it in Delta State.

Records from Nigeria’s spill agency attribute it to maintenance error, and 264.25 of 704.5 barrels are unaccounted for.

Sabotage or theft explains 4 of the 9 incidents, including a 14,000-litre Bayelsa pipeline spill.

The records do not say whether Egwa residents, who lost fish and nets, have been compensated.

Sources: Premium Times Nigeria