NUPRC flags 13 gas leaks as top-priority risks in Bille, Rivers State
The NUPRC said 28 wells were assessed based on their proximity to the seepage locations, but that it could only access 14 wells physically The post NUPRC flags 13 gas leaks as top-priority risks in Bille, Rivers State appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has identified 13 oil and gas wells in Bille community, Rivers State, as high risk due to gas seepage. Ten wells were classified as high risk, while 15 were rated medium to low risk. The commission's findings were disclosed in a statement on Friday by Head of Media and Corporate Communications Eniola Akinkuotu.
Residents of the riverine community may need to be evacuated if investigations confirm a natural geological phenomenon as the cause, making it difficult to control underground gas migration. The investigation, which screened 28 wells, was conducted to determine the source of the emissions, which have raised concerns about safety and potential environmental and health impacts on the community.
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