Group raises alarm over safety of rig at OML 83 & 85 in Bayelsa

A  Niger Delta group, the Ifalibobou Revolutionary Movement, (IRM) on Tuesday expressed safety concerns over the state of an oil rig deployed to oilfields at Koluama coastal communities in Bayelsa.

The group issued an ultimatum to First Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (First E&P) to clarify the safety records of the rig within 72 hours to avoid a repeat of the 2012 rig disaster in the area.

It demanded that failure to show proof of integrity of the facility, the rig should leave the territorial waters of Bayelsa in Southern Ijaw and Brass Local Government Areas of Bayelsa..

First E&P, an indigenous oil firm in 2015 acquired Oil Mining Lease (OML) 83 and OML 85 oilfields when Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) divested its 40 per cent interests in the oil blocs to become its operator.

IGR: Uromi multi million naira livestock market to be ready in a month... Council boss

In a bid to shore up its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), the Esan North East Local Government Council has embarked on the construction of a livestock market and abattoir in Uromi, the Council headquarters of the Local Government Area.

Mr Austin Okoibhole, Chairman of the council disclosed this in an interview in Benin on Saturday.

SPDC allays fears of JK 4 communities on safety of pipelines at Adibawa oil fields

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), on Friday allayed the fears expressed by Joinkrama 4 (JK 4) community in Rivers on safety of pipelines being laid at Adibawa oil fields in the area.

The residents had expressed fears the laying of a new gas pipeline through the community by SPDC close to their residential areas would compromise their safety.

Excavation works and fitting of pipes are ongoing at Adibawa fields operated by SPDC.

Oil Pollution in N/Delta: Dickson blames IOCs

Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has blamed International Oil Companies (IOC) for degrading the predominantly swampy Niger Delta environment in oil and gas exploration and production.

Dickson, in a statement on Saturday by his Special Adviser, Media Relations, Fidelis Soriwei expressed dismay over the insensitivity of the multinational oil companies to the plight of the host communities in the Niger Delta region.

According to Soriwei, Dickson at the weekend received the Green Wheel award by the Rotary International District 9141 in recognition of his contribution to the Environmental challenges as it affects the people of the region.

 He said the presentation of the award  was done by the District Governor Rotary International District 9141, Adeyemi Oladokun at the PTI Warri, Delta State.

OML 29: Protesting Nembe Community vacate oil facility in Bayelsa

Hundreds of protesting indigenes of Nembe who barricaded access to the Nembe Creek oilfields have vacated the facility following commencement of talks between them and the operator of the field.

The host community had blocked the premises of the Nembe Logistics base over allegations of neglect of social obligations by Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company.

In a statement made available in Yenagoa on Monday, Mr Ndiana Mathew, Spokesman for Aiteo confirmed that the aggrieved protesters have vacated the company facility while their representatives continued discussions with the oil firm.

He restated the commitment of the oil firm to the development of its host communities and urged the communities to be patient as the oil firm was already addressing the development needs of Nembe people in a holistic manner.

Oil export resumes from OML 29 as Aiteo fixes vandalized Nembe Creek oil export pipeline

Oil export from oilfields in parts of Bayelsa has resumed as Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company on Friday said that it has concluded repairs on the 97 km Nembe-Bonny export line that was breached on April 21 by unknown vandals.

Mr Ndiana Mathew, Spokesman of Aiteo, operator of the OML 28 oilfield announced the re=start of the Nembe Creek Trunk Line (NCTL) in a statement issued via e-mail on Friday

Mathew said the development has resulted to resumption of the 150,000 barrels per day capacity oil export line, lifting the ‘Force Majeure’ on its oil exports.

NIMASA donates relief materials to 2018 flood victims in Bayelsa

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Thursday donated relief materials to victims of the 2018 flood disaster that submerged parts of the state and displaced about 150,000 residents.

Dr Dakuku Peterside, Director-General of NIMASA said that the agency made the intervention to assist the rehabilitation of the people impacted by the flood disaster.

Peterside who was represented by Mr Kelvin Ogbuanu, Assistant Director , Procurement at NIMASA presented the materials to the Director-General of Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency , Major Zedekiah Isu (Rtd) in Yenagoa.