
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) has
bemoaned the crude oil theft activities that led to the recent fire and
explosion on the 28’’ Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).
According to a
statement issued on Friday by Mr Tony Okonedo, Head, Media
Communications of SPDC, a joint investigation team comprising
regulators, communities, independent observers and SPDC found that the
incident occurred as a result of unknown persons installing a valve to
steal crude oil from the line.
The statement said SPDC had
repaired the valve point and removed six other crude oil theft...