From Rhoda Godwin, Yenagoa
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO) has announced the resumption of production at its Nembe field in Bayelsa State following a recent oil leak.
The Aiteo media spokesperson, Mr Mathew Indiana confirmed that, the joint investigative visit to the spill site by all stakeholders has been completed, and AEEPCO will reopen its facilities for production while continuing other statutory spill management protocols concurrently.
AEEPCO’s Group Managing Director, Victor Okoronkwo, stated that after a comprehensive evaluation of operations and infrastructure at the Nembe Swamp Field, the company is delighted to confirm the resumption of production activities.
The team has worked diligently to address the issues caused by the recent incident and implemented enhanced safety protocols to prevent future occurrences.
The company has also engaged with regulatory bodies, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability throughout this process.
The statement reads in part;
“Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC / Aiteo Joint Venture on OML 29, verifies that following the completion of the joint investigative visit to the spill site by all stakeholders as required by regulations, AEEPCO will reopen its facilities for production while continuing other statutory spill management protocols concurrently.
“Consequently, AEEPCO’s Group Managing Director, Victor Okoronkwo, updated: ” After a comprehensive evaluation of our operations and infrastructure at the Nembe Swamp Field, we are delighted to confirm the resumption of production activities.
“Our dedicated team has worked diligently to address the issues caused by the recent incident and implemented enhanced safety protocols to prevent future occurrences.
” We have engaged with regulatory bodies, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability throughout this process.”
