Shell reports oil spill in Nigeria after saver pit overflow

Shell reported an oil spill on Tuesday in Ogale, near Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The spill occurred when a saver pit overflowed during flushing operations. Shell's response team contained the spill and notified authorities. The company is coordinating a joint visit with regulators to assess the cause and impact of the spill. This incident adds to the ongoing issues of oil spills in Nigeria's Niger River delta, which have caused significant environmental damage. Local advocacy groups noted that the spill originated from an underground pit filled with crude oil, affecting the Ogoni cleanup project area.