Energy Oil

Chevron Nigeria refutes oil spill reports, reiterates commitment to environmental protection

Photo caption: Chevron logo

 

By Emeka Ugwuanyi

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and CNL, confirms that it is aware of media reports alleging an ongoing spill in CNL’s Berth Offshore Platform (BOP) impacting communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State in CNL’s western operations area.

In a statement by the General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs, Olusoga Oduselu, said: “CNL confirms that the allegation  of oil spill in CNL’s BOP in Ondo State is not true.

“CNL remains committed to protecting people and the environment and to conducting its operations reliably and efficiently in compliance with regulatory requirements and consideration for the environment.

:CNL is committed to the socio-economic development and empowerment of communities neighbouring its areas of operations.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Related posts

60th Anniversary: Lions International MD 404 Nigeria relaunches charity foundation

Editor

Depleted US oil stash loses potency as Iran war grinds on

Editor

US mulls plan to disrupt Iran’s oil by halting vessels at sea

Editor

Agency concludes probe of oil spill from Shell’s facility in Bayelsa

Abisola THOMPSON

NNPC Assures Women of Equal Opportunity

Abisola THOMPSON 

Govt eyes N1.49tn electricity export revenue

Editor