The Shebah Exploration & Production Co confirmed that one of its tankers with a capacity of about two million barrels of oil exploded off the Nigerian coast. The Trinity Spirit It was a ship intended for the production, storage and unloading of crude oil and had the capacity to process up to 22,000 barrels of oil per day.
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Videos from the local press have emerged on social networks, in which it is evident that inhabitants of the area approach the burning boat to try to contain the environmental emergencyly help possible survivors. According to the oil company, on the ship were ten crewbut His fate is currently unknown.
“At this time there are no deaths reported, but we can confirm that there were ten crew members on board the ship prior to the incident, and we are prioritizing investigations regarding their safety,” reads part of the Shebah Exploration & Production Co. statement.
NEW: Niger Delta – infamous for Shell Oil linked death of poet & environmentalist Ken Saro-Wiwa – sees explosion as 10 reportedly killed at the Trinity Spirit, Ukpokiti terminal, around Excravos, Warri south-west, Delta state. pic.twitter.com/XZMQh4MnrQ
— Afshin Rattansi (@afshinrattansi) February 3, 2022
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The company also stated that requested help from the Chevron oil company that has a nearby facility to the accident site, to support the emergency containment efforts due to the possible spill of millions of barrels of crude oil into the sea.
Some shocking photos from Nigeria, where a FPSO has suffered a spectacular fire. We have confirmed an explosion and a fire, and the company says no casualties. Beyond, **local media is reporting** that the ‘Trinity Spirit’ sank. The explosion was near the Escravos terminal #OOTT pic.twitter.com/CvrZE7RG0K
– Javier Blas (@JavierBlas) February 3, 2022
At the moment it is not known possible environmental consequences of the oil spill nor the causes that originated the explosion.
