NNPCL has been shutting down illegal refineries and pipeline connections in a bid to combat crude oil theft and revenue leakages.
In just one week, a total of 34 illegal refineries and 17 illegal pipeline connections were uncovered in the Niger Delta region by NNPCL between the period of November 30 and December 6.
This was announced in a documentary video on NNPCL’s official YouTube channel. A statement from the documentary says,
“This was achieved by the joint efforts of NNPCL command and control Centres, Shell Petroleum Development Company, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, OANDO PLC, New Guard Security and Consultancy Limited, and government security agencies.”
NNPCL also said that other states were not left out of the illegal crude mining discoveries as more illegal refineries were discovered.
The documentary video said, “In a series of coordinated operations, illegal pipelines were discovered and dismantled at key hotspots—Ogboingbiri, Ejehinkiri, and Alabelema in Bayelsa state.
“And Okrika 7 in Rivers State witnessed swift action as security forces uncovered illicit setups used by perpetrators to exploit Nigeria’s resources.
“Repairs were carried out promptly, restoring the pipelines to full functionality and fortifying the nation’s hydrocarbon infrastructure.”
“The crackdown didn’t stop there. Illegal refineries met their end in Ebocha, Umuajuloke community, Okrika 7, and Kumkum in Rivers State, as well as Ukwa, Uzuaku, Oza West, Odogwa, Obuzor, Oandu in Abia State, and Bizeni in Bayelsa State.”
Furthermore, NNPCL issued a stern warning to respondents who are engaged in these illegal crude activities to desist from their operations and seek legal ways of making money.
“The destruction of these sites serves as a Stern warning—no haven exists for crude oil theft in Nigeria,” it stated.
Last year, the Nigerian Army launched ‘Operation Delta Safe’ to combat oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region.
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