HOLDING STATEMENT- RIG 110
Update #1 at 7:54 A.M.
On 22nd December 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) received reports of an incident at Rig 110, an asset operated by a private sector company, Well Services Limited.
Commenting on the incident, The Honourable Stuart R. Young S.C. M.P. Minister of Energy and Energy and Energy Industries has stated, “This unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of this morning. I received my first briefing at around 3:30 a.m. I am aware that the rig is owned and operated by private sector, Well Services. We are assisting via Heritage and will render whatever assistance we can.”
The MEEI is currently liaising with both Heritage Petroleum Limited and Well Services Limited.
At this time, the incident is under investigation.
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