Neconde Energy Limited
Neconde Energy Limited has reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainable community development following recent disruptions at the Jones Creek flow station by members of the Okerenkoko Federated Communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri, on July 22nd.
The protest, predominantly led by women from the community, highlighted grievances about poor service delivery by the local vendor responsible for operating and maintaining the power supply generators. This situation has resulted in poor customer experience for the community.
In response, Neconde Energy Limited swiftly engaged community leaders and initiated a short-term plan to restore power supply while concurrently developing a comprehensive long-term strategy to ensure consistent and uninterrupted electricity to the area.
“It is essential to emphasize our longstanding CSR commitments to our host communities,” stated Tony Abah of Neconde Energy Limited.
“Our CSR pact with the host communities underpins our operations, with contracts awarded to indigenous contractors for the ‘Operate and Maintain’ services of generators deployed in designated communities.
“Neconde Energy Limited has maintained up-to-date payments to community-based contractors, responsible for maintaining generators and supplying electricity to the communities. The company underscores that accountability for community services lies with the appointed contractors, and disruptions to production activities at national assets like Jones Creek jeopardize not only local operations but also impact national economic interests and the local community interests as well.
“The recent disruption has resulted in approximately 48 hours of crude oil production loss at OML 42, in addition to associated operational costs.”
“We remain committed to fostering constructive dialogue and collaborative solutions with our host communities,” added Tony Abah. “We are resolute in ensuring sustainable development and mutually beneficial outcomes for all stakeholders.”
The OML 42 JV partners (Neconde Energy Limited and NEPL) have successfully inaugurated four Boards of Trustees for our communities to manage the Host Communities Development Trust Funds as stipulated in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
This initiative aims to address issues like those experienced and demonstrates Neconde to be a responsible and proactive company.
Neconde Energy Limited expects operations at the Jones Creek flow station to resume by Friday, July 26th, following progress being made in the ongoing efforts involving all relevant stakeholders.
