NNPC Set to Tackle Gas Flaring with New Handling Facility in Edo State<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDr. Obateru, nonetheless, revealed the impact the explosion has on oil production. He said there was \u2018significant damage to the marine storage vessel, MT Harcourt, which will impact production by about 10,000 barrels of oil per day.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further added that \u2018NNPC has since commenced an investigation to ascertain the cause of the incident with a view to averting future occurrence.\u2019
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