Firm Reiterates Commitment to Protecting People and Environment
By Margaret Nongo-Okojokwu
Chevron Nigeria Limited has reiterated its commitment to protecting people and environment just as well as confirming there was fire incident at Ojumole Well No 1 on April 18
Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, operator of the joint venture, JV, between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, and CNL, NNPC/CNL JV, confirms that at about 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, a fire was observed at the Ojumole Well No. 1, an idle and plugged well with no flowline connected to it. Ojumole field is in NNPC/CNL JVs Western Niger Delta area of operations.
CNL conducted an overflight to evaluate the fire and also mobilised emergency responders to assess the site, contain the fire and boom the area. In addition, CNL notified community stakeholders about the incident and also reported it to the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, and other regulatory and security authorities.
A joint Investigation visit, JIV, to the site of the incident on Saturday, April 20, by a team made up of regulatory agencies, community stakeholders and CNL, determined that the fire incident was caused by third-party interference. There was no impact to any of the neighbouring communities.
A statement signed by Esimaje Brikinn, general manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, Chevron, and made available to Majorwaves Energy Report on Thursday said CNL is currently working with contractors to safely put out the fire as quickly as possible.
CNL remains committed to the safety of the communities and the environment in its areas of operation. We continue to conduct our operations safely, reliably and efficiently, with utmost consideration for protection of people and the environment.
