Ogoniland's Oil History
Why is an environmental assessment needed?

Oil exploration and production by Shell International in the oil-rich Niger Delta region started in the 1950s, but operations were suspended in the early 1990s due to local public unrest. The oilfields and installations have since remained dormant.


Spills from these operations, however, remain unremediated or only partially remediated today. In addition, further oil contamination has resulted from lack of maintenance, oil tapping, and damage to oil infrastructure and facilities over the last 15 years.