One killed, three missing as Seplat rig collapses in Delta

At one person died on Tuesday when a rig operated by Seplat Energy collapsed in Delta state, the company said.

Seplat said the Depthwise swamp drilling rig Majestic capsized in the early hours of August 15.

Seplat, the operator of the SEPLAT/NNPCL joint venture, said the rig was in transit to its planned drilling location at Ovhor in Delta state when it capsized.

One person has died, and three others were missing. The remaining 92 of the 96-member crew have been accounted for and are safe, the company said.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the crew member who sadly lost his life and the three crew members who are still missing at the time of this report,” said Seplat in a statement.

“Our emergency response and rescue efforts working alongside the rig owner and the authorities, have been activated and are onsite. Our utmost priority will continue to be the safety and well-being of all the affected personnel and their families.”

Mr Brown condoled with the families and friends of the deceased while noting that a detailed investigation into the cause of the accident will follow.

Rig Accident today around Sapele axis.

Depthwize majestic rig collapsed in transit to Seplat/NNPCL JV location with 96 crew on board. pic.twitter.com/xvhSoMXipu

— Sageer Tafawa-Balewa (@ihateyear2020DC) August 15, 2023

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Seplat Energy is Nigeria’s biggest indigenous energy company in terms of market value.

The company is hoping to expand its business by taking over ExxonMobil’s shallow water business in Nigeria.

The deal to buy Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited for $1.3 billion stalled after former President Buhari withdrew an earlier approval.