The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Thursday, said it has commenced investigation into the cause of the explosion at Ukpokiti field (OML 108) in Delta State.
The explosion had led to a major fire on an evacuation vessel at the field.
In a statement issued by its Spokesperson, Paul Osu, the Commission said there were no reported cases of any casualties or fatalities.
It assured that it will take necessary measures to ensure that all safety and environmental measures in line with global best practices to safeguard lives and the environment are put in place.
“The Commission in line with its statutory regulatory oversight of Upstream Petroleum operations in the Nigerian oil and gas industry has commenced investigations into the incident in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and will provide updates appropriately,” the statement read.
Management of Shebah Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (SEPCOL) had, on Wednesday, confirmed a fire incident at its offshore Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FSPO) facility.
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We’re investigating cause of Ukpokiti field explosion ― NUPRC
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