An oil vessel belonging to Shebah Exploration & Production CoInmpany Ltd (SEPCOL) has exploded in Delta State.
According to a brief by the management of SEPCOL, the explosion which happened on Wednesday, engulfed the offshore facility known as FPSO Trinity Spirit, located at the Ukpokiti Terminal, around Excravos, Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state.
The TRINITY SPIRIT was built in 1976. It comes with a 274774 Dead Weight & a length of 337.05m & a weight of 54.5m. Cause of accident is yet to be established.
The 22,000 barrel PD vessel also has the capacity to inject up to 40,000 barrels of water PD & store 2 million barrels of oil.
The cause of the explosion is being investigated and SEPCOL said they are working with necessary parties to contain the situation.
