By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja
Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company (AEEPCO), operator of the NNPC/Aiteo Joint Venture (JV) on OML 29, has announced the resumption of production at the Nembe field, which was shut down after a spill.
This follows 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, the oil company said in a statement.
AEEPCO’s Group Managing Director, Victor Okoronkwo, was quoted as saying: “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.”
We have engaged with regulatory bodies, local communities, and stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability throughout this process.
