By Eyo Nsima
Eroton Exploration & Production Company, an indigenous oil and gas producing company has recorded a fire outbreak at the Akaso field in its Oil Mining Lease, OML 18.

In a statement obtained by TheDaily-Ng, the company’s spokesperson, Mercy Max-Ebibai, said the incident culminated in the release of hydrocarbons into the environment, followed by a fire.

She stated: “An oil-laden wooden boat was initially observed in the vicinity and a loud bang was also reported. This resulted in the fires drifting to two wellheads, only one of which is still aflame at the point of reporting.”

She added: “We continue to appreciate the effort of the authorities, and the entire oil and gas industry to stem these incessant, unfortunate, and expensive incidents.”