Production Updates
Production related press releases
SPDC lifts FM on Bonny exports
Mar 15, 2023
A Spokesperson for The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) said.
SPDC declares Force Majeure on Forcados Oil Terminal Offtake Programme
Jan 14, 2021
Further to the shutdown of the Trans Forcados Pipeline by the operator, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, operator of the SPDC Joint Venture and the Forcados Oil Terminal, has declared a Force Majeure on the Forcados Oil Terminal Offtake Programme effective 1000hrs Nigerian time on Thursday 14 January 2021.
SPDC contains leaks on Trans Ramos Pipeline …prepares for final phase of JIV
May 25, 2018
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has confirmed four leak points on its 24” Trans Ramos Pipeline in the swamps of Western Niger Delta, said a statement by a spokesperson for the company on Friday.
Bonny Light fm lifted
Jun 28, 2017
The force majeure on Bonny Light exports was lifted effective 12:00hrs (Nigerian time) today (June 28) after the repair of the sabotage leak.
SNEPCo undertakes turnaround maintenance at Bonga
Mar 06, 2017
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) has commenced turnaround maintenance at Bonga, executing statutory activities that will ensure continuous optimum operations at the deep water field which began producing in November 2005.
SPDC lifts force majeure on Bonny Light exports
Jul 07, 2016
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) lifted the force majeure on Bonny Light exports effective 09:00hrs Nigerian Time today (July 7, 2016) following restoration of production into Bonny Terminal.
SPDC JV lifts force majeure on Forcados liftings
Oct 05, 2015
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture has lifted the force majeure on exports from Forcados Terminal effective 12:00hrs (Nigerian time) today (October 5 2015).
SPDC declares force majeure on Forcados exports
Sep 30, 2015
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture declared force majeure on exports from Forcados terminal effective 15:00hrs.
SPDC JV lifts force majeure on Bonny Light
Sep 02, 2015
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture today (September 2) lifted the force majeure on Bonny Light exports.
SPDC JV declares force majeure on Bonny Light exports
Aug 27, 2015
SPDC JV declares force majeure on Bonny Light exports effective August 27, 2015 following the shutdown of both the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) and Nembe Creek Trunkline (NCTL).
Production resumes at EA
Dec 19, 2014
Production has resumed at EA on the completion of repairs to the mooring platform.
Production suspended at EA
Jun 12, 2014
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) operated Joint Venture has suspended production at the EA field for repair of the soft yoke mooring platform (SYMP) which connects the Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, Sea Eagle with the mooring platform. Some 40,000 barrels of oil per day production is deferred.
Force majeure on exports from Forcados Terminal lifted
May 15, 2014
Effective 09:00hrs (Nigerian time) today (May 15, 2014,) SPDC JV lifted the force majeure on crude oil exports from Forcados Terminal following the removal of a crude theft point on the export line.
SPDC declares force majeure on Forcados blend
Mar 25, 2014
SPDC Joint Venture declared force majeure on lifting of Forcados blend effective 09:00hrs (Nigerian time) Tuesday, March 25, 2014, due to ongoing repairs on the 48-inch crude export line at Forcados Terminal in the Western Niger Delta. The subsea line was shut when a leak was discovered on March 4, 2014, leading to suspension of SPDC and third party crude oil exports through the terminal.
Force majeure on Bonny Light lifted
Nov 30, 2013
The Force Majeure (FM) declared by SPDC on Bonny Light exports was lifted on November 27, 2013. The FM was declared on April 15, 2013 as a result of production deferment caused by crude theft leaks on the Nembe Creek Trunkline (NCTL), and was partially lifted on August 30, when some 60 illegal connections were removed on the section between San Barth and Bonny.
SPDC JV shuts down Obigbo gas plant over encroachment on the right-of-way of gas pipelines
Nov 25, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture has shut down the Obigbo gas plant in Rivers State due to encroachment on the right-of-way of gas pipelines.
SPDC lifts force majeure on Bonny Light exports
Oct 18, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) lifted the force majeure on Bonny Light exports effective noon today (October 18) following repair of recent spill points on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).
TNP reopens after crude theft fire
Oct 16, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) today (October 16) reopened the 28-inch line of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) today (October 16) after repairs have been completed following the earlier reported fire at Patrick Waterside in Bodo, which a joint investigation team has confirmed was due to a hacksaw cut by unknown persons.
Fire reported on TNP right of way as SPDC tackles oil spills
Oct 14, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) was voted “Best Company in most Innovative CSR” in 2011 at the Nigeria CSR awards, known as The Social Enterprise Report and Awards (The SERAs).
SPDC raises alarm over increased crude oil theft
Oct 11, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) has again raised alarm on the increasing trend of crude oil theft which has caused repeated closures of two key pipelines this year, resulting in deferment of up to 300,000 barrels of oil per day.
SPDC shuts TNP because of leaks
Oct 09, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) today (October 9) shut the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) following reports of new leaks, barely 10 days after the line was repaired from crude oil theft incidents. Some 150,000 barrels of oil per day is deferred.
SPDC lifts force majeure on Bonny Light exports and gas supply to NLNG
Oct 07, 2013
The force majeure on Bonny Light exports and gas supply to NLNG was lifted on Oct 3 and Oct 4 respectively, following repair of a crude theft point on the TNP. Repair of Nembe Creek Trunkline is progressing.
SPDC declares force majeure as crude oil theft forces shutdown of TNP
Sep 23, 2013
SPDC declared force majeure on Bonny Light exports and gas supply to NLNG effective today (September 23) after it shut down the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) for repair of new crude oil theft leaks at Bodo West and Oloma. Some 150,000 barrels of oil and 500 million standard cubic feet of gas per day are deferred.
Update on pipeline repair
Sep 20, 2013
Leaks from crude oil theft have continued to force shut-in of key pipelines by the SPDC operated Joint Venture.
Afam VI Power Plant shut down as crude theft leaks on TNP disrupt gas supply
Jul 16, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture today (16 July) shut down Afam VI Power Plant due to shortage of gas arising from the closure of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) as a result of crude oil theft related leaks.
NLNG blockade update
Jul 12, 2013
NLNG release regarding the lifting of the blockade on NLNG by NIMASA in place since June 21st 2013.
SPDC JV shuts in 24 inch Trans Niger Pipeline due to leak
Jul 11, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) has declared Force Majeure on Bonny Light loadings for June and July 2011. The declaration is as a result of production cutbacks caused by leaks and fires which occurred last week on the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).
SPDC JV debunks false claims on TNP oil spill and fire
Jul 05, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture has restated its determination to continue to operate safely and in an environmentally friendly manner, even as it decried the sabotage and crude oil theft activities that led to the recent fire and explosion on the 28” Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).
SPDC raises alarm over rising crude oil theft spills in Adibawa field
Jul 02, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd (SPDC) operated Joint Venture recorded eight crude oil theft and sabotage related spill incidents in Adibawa field in Eastern Niger Delta between January and June this year. Nearly 500 barrels of oil were spilled into the environment from these incidents.
Investigation underway into fire on TNP
Jun 24, 2013
A joint team is due to conduct an investigation tomorrow into the cause of the June 19 explosion and fire on the 28” Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), after SPDC shut the facility resulting in a deferment of 150,000 barrels per day.
SPDC shuts TNP due to fire at crude theft point
Jun 20, 2013
The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria ltd (SPDC) joint venture shut the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) yesterday (19th June) following an explosion and fire at a crude theft point on the 28” section of the facility at Bodo West in Ogoni land.