Shell, in a statement signed by Mr. Tony Okonedo, Corporate Media Relations Manager, said the shut down is due to shortage of gas arising from the closure of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) as a result of crude oil theft related leaks.
Prior to the shut down, he disclosed that the power plant was only supplying 105 mega watts of electricity to the national grid, due to insufficient gas supply.
According to him, the shutdown of the TNP system, comprising the 28-inch and 24-inch streams resulted in the deferment of 150,000 barrels of oil per day, and also led to tank tops and non-evacuation of condensate from Okoloma Gas Plant which supplies Afam VI Power Plant with feed gas.
He expressed concern about the negative impact of incessant crude theft activities on lives and environment in the Niger Delta, and also the loss of electricity to businesses and households across the country
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