Nigerian independent oil and gas company, Seplat Energy, has announced the commencement of commercial injection of crude oil through the 67km Amukpe-Escrabos Pipeline, linking two points in the Niger Delta. The mostly underground pipeline connects Seplat Energy’s major assets – the oil mining licenses 4, 38, and 41 – from the Amukpe Liquids Storage Terminal to Chevron’s Escrabos Terminal. Additionally, the pipeline will provide a more reliable and secure export route for crude oil by using the Continuous Horizontal Directional Drilling method, which is designed to discourage vandalism.
