Nembe oil spill: NUPRC to begin post impact assessment

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that after the successful stoppage of the Oil spill at Nembe in Bayelsa State, the Commission would begin Post Impact Assessment (PIA).

This development was contained in a statement signed by Commission Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe  and made available to Nigerian NewsDirect.

According to the statement, the well operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company  has been stopped through the professional deployment of appropriate technology and effective collaboration with all  stakeholders by the commission.

“The Commission is proud of the efforts of all stakeholders which ensured that there was no associated fire or fatality during the period of the spill,” he stated.

Komolafe said in line with global best practice,  the Commission will continue to monitor the containment of the spill at the site while  Clean Nigeria Associate (CNA) will remain active to conclude ongoing clean-up efforts.

“As the Upstream regulator, the Commission will  provide necessary oversight in the response planning by Aiteo and carry out statutory Joint Investigation Visit(JIV) once Well kill equipment has been demobilised from site.”

In furtherance of the Commissions incident management plans,  Post  Impact Assessment (PIA) studies will commence under the strict supervision of the Commission with an approved scope as soon as the clean-up is concluded, to ensure adequate restoration of the impacted environment.

“The Commission wishes to appreciate the cooperation and understanding of the affected communities during the period of the spill.”