Aiteo is continuing to work with all the relevant authorities to restore full functionality to all the relevant installations and fire-affected areas in the Niger Delta
On 2 March 2019, a suspected explosion occurred in the Niger Delta, within the vicinity of Nembe Creek Well 7, behind Mile 1 Community in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Despite initial challenges, the operations team were able to access the well head area when the fire had completely died down on early hours of 2 March, according to Aiteo.
Preliminary investigations confirm that there were no fatalities; human incidents or damage to community property. All the wells and facilities in the immediate vicinity have been inspected and secured. This incident did not occur at or involve any part of the 97-kilometre pipeline, Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) or other pipelines.
Aiteo noted that investigations to determine the cause of the fire and, in particular, to determine whether this may have been caused by third-party infractions, remain ongoing.
These investigations are being pursued with the utmost urgency and are have been given the highest priority.
