Niger Delta oil spills surge: 9 incidents release 130k litres in two months

Nine oil spill incidents in the Niger Delta released an estimated 129,855 litres of crude in August and September, with Delta State accounting for nearly 90% of the total. ND Western recorded the largest single spill, while Renaissance facilities had the highest number of incidents. This marks a notable escalation in environmental damage and operational failures, raising concerns about regulatory oversight and the impact on local communities.