NOSDRA investigating explosion at Shell’s asset in Rivers
March 4, 2023 The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) says investigation into Friday’s explosion at the Rumuekpe section of Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) in Rivers is underway….
Gas leak from vandalised pipeline in Bayelsa under control – Agip
September 23, 2022 The Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) says the gas leak on its facility in Bayelsa has been brought under control. This is contained in statement by a…
NOSDRA confirms gas pipeline explosion in Bayelsa, blames drop in Nigeria’s gas export on vandalism
September 22, 2022 The drop in Nigeria’s gas export by as much as five million standard cubic meters per day (MMSCM/d) has been blamed on the activities of vandals operating…
Bayelsa records 1,086 oil spills in 7 years – NOSDRA
August 25, 2022 …917 spills as a result of sabotage The National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Wednesday said a total of 1,086 oil spills were recorded…
Scores burnt beyond recognition as explosion rocks illegal refinery in Rivers
April 23, 2022 Scores of people were on Saturday burnt beyond recognition following an explosion at an illegal oil refinery in Rivers. Mr. Idris Musa, Director-General, National Oil Spills Detection…
NOSDRA confirms Shell oil leak in Bayelsa, identifies culprits
April 18, 2022 The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has confirmed an oil leak from a 12-inch Benisede-Brass Creek Delivery Line at Peretuorugbene in Bayelsa. The Director-General…
OML 29 well leak: Impacted communities raise alarm over air toxicity after death of toddler in suspected methane gas poisoning
Nov. 19, 2021 The people of Nembe Basamri in Bayelsa on Thursday expressed concern over the air toxicity following prolonged exposure to gas and crude oil leaks from a nearby…
Nembe oil spill: Well still discharging crude, hampering investigations at incident site – NOSDRA
Nov. 14, 2021 The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) on Sunday said that the Nov. 5 oil spill which occurred at an oil well within Oil Mining…
Oil Spills and pollution in Niger Delta: Reasons and Remedies – Survey
By Razak Owolabi Data from the National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) indicate that oil spills and pollution in the oil-bearing Niger Delta occur due to sabotage by…