Oil and Gas

Shell Reports Oil Spill Near Port Harcourt, Promises Investigation

By DAYO ADESULU

📍 Port Harcourt, NigeriaShell Petroleum has confirmed an oil spill at Ogale, near Port Harcourt, following an overflow during flushing operations at a saver pit.

Shell’s Response & Ongoing Investigation

According to a Shell spokesperson, the company’s spill response team acted swiftly to contain the overflow and has alerted regulatory authorities.

“Arrangements are being made for a regulator-led joint visit to determine the cause and impact of the spill,” Shell stated.

Environmental Concerns & Local Reactions

The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria) reported that the spill started when an underground pit filled with crude overflowed into a pipeline within the Ogoni cleanup zone.

Decades of oil spills have devastated Nigeria’s Niger Delta region, damaging ecosystems, livelihoods, and public health.

What’s Next?

🔹 Will regulators confirm the full extent of the damage?
🔹 How will this impact ongoing cleanup efforts in Ogoniland?
🔹 What steps will Shell take to prevent future spills?

Stay updated as this story develops.

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