UNDC Urges Extension of PINL Pipeline Surveillance Contract Amid Production Gains
UNDC calls for federal government to extend PINL’s pipeline surveillance contract citing improved crude oil delivery and infrastructure protection
In Brief
- •UNDC calls for federal government to extend PINL’s pipeline surveillance contract citing improved crude oil delivery and infrastructure protection
- •Crude oil deliveries through the Trans Niger Pipeline rose from 3% in August 2022 to 98% by September 2026
- •PINL removed 2,049 illegal pipeline connections and 1,010 illegal refinery clusters while employing 35,600 surveillance guards
- •Surveillance covered 215 host communities using 28 forward bases, 130 boats, 175 vehicles and 25 drones
- •Community benefits include 5,000 scholarships, skills training for over 4,000 women and girls, and flood relief in more than 10 Rivers State communities
Why It Matters
The extension of PINL’s contract is pivotal for sustaining Nigeria’s oil production gains and safeguarding critical infrastructure in the Niger Delta. By maintaining robust pipeline surveillance, the government can protect jobs, foster investor confidence, and continue community development initiatives that reduce illicit oil activities and promote economic stability in the region.
Key Details
- Crude Oil Delivery Increase
- 98% by Sep 2026 (from 3% Aug 2022)
- Illegal Pipeline Connections Removed
- 2,049
- Surveillance Guards Employed
- 35,600
- Host Communities Surveyed
- 215
- Scholarships Awarded
- 5,000
- Contract Extension Requested
- PINL pipeline surveillance contract
Context & Background
The House of Representatives Committee on Host Communities’ technical subcommittee investigated a petition against PINL and its managing director, Osahon Okunbo, and found the allegations unsubstantiated, recommending dismissal of the petition and extension of PINL’s contract.
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