Mobil Producing Nigeria declares force majeure (2)

"This is because of repair work on a section of pipeline affected in a Nov. 9 oil release incident," it added.

"We are working to minimize down-time period and have notified appropriate regulatory agencies and purchasers. We regret any inconveniences this may cause our customers," the statement quoted Arinze as saying.

MPN had in a statement confirmed that an oil spill caused by a ruptured pipeline at its oil facility off Akwa Ibom discharged some 200 barrels of crude into the Atlantic Ocean.

The company was compelled to shut down and isolate the pipeline which conveys crude from the oil fields to processing and storage tanks in Ibeno, Akwa Ibom.

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