Tag: The Bayelsa State Oil and Environmental Commission
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Shell and Eni Responsible for Most Pollution in Bayelsa: $12 Billion Needed for Cleanup, New Report Finds
Nigeria’s southern Bayelsa state is grappling with the devastating environmental consequences of decades-old oil exploration, requiring a staggering $12 billion for a 12-year cleanup, according to a recent report. The report places the majority of the blame on Shell and Eni, two major oil companies operating in the region, for the extensive pollution and ecological…