Nigerian energy firm Aiteo has restarted production at its nearly 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) Nembe field in southern Bayelsa state following the containment of an oil leak earlier this week, the company announced.
The leak, discovered during routine operations on Monday, prompted Aiteo to halt production temporarily in the heavily affected Nembe area, known for its history of environmental damage from decades of spills impacting local farming and fishing communities.
“Our dedicated team has diligently addressed the issues from the recent incident and implemented enhanced safety measures to prevent future occurrences,” Aiteo stated in a message seen by media on Saturday. “We are pleased to confirm the resumption of production activities.”
The Nembe Creek facility is the largest among Aiteo’s 11 fields under an oil mining lease. Additionally, Aiteo contributes significantly to Nigeria’s natural gas supply, serving the Nigerian liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant located at Bonny Island.
