Oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Company, has started repairs on the illegal tapping point discovered on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Nonwa-Uedume community in Tai, Rivers State.
The Media Relations Manager, Shell Companies in Nigeria, Abimbola Essien-Nelson, who confirmed reports of a leak on the illegal tapping point, said a Joint Investigation Team had inspected the scene and the company was awaiting the JIV report.
She said, “The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) confirms receiving report of a leak from an illegal connection point on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) at Nonwa-Uedume Community in Rivers State.
“A Joint Investigation Team, led by industry regulator, immediately went to visit the illegal connection site for investigation and we are awaiting the signed-off report of the JIV.
“The illegal connection point on the SPDC joint venture pipeline is also undergoing repairs.
“Meanwhile, SPDC seeks the support of stakeholders including community people to report any illegal activities around SPDC joint venture oil installations to SPDC or relevant government agencies.”