The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, has discovered crude oil in North East Nigeria, Bauchi state.
The Northern part of the country which is not known to have the raw material now has a new source readily available for exploration.
The official NNPC handle tweeted:
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PAY ATTENTION: Dockaysworld is giving out ₦10,000 to our active fans on Whatsapp CLICK HERE to participate now and win exclusive prices, airtime and gifts daily!!!!!!At about 21:20 hours of 10th October 2019, @NNPCgroup drilling crew working at Kolmani River-II in Gongola Basin have encountered hydrocarbon outflow to the well head while performing well test operations…
…The gas component is currently being flared to avoid pressure build up around the drilling rig. Further assessment of the Hydrocarbon type and volume are being carried out.
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BREAKING:
At about 21:20 hours of 10th October 2019, @NNPCgroup drilling crew working at Kolmani River-II in Gongola Basin have encountered hydrocarbon outflow to the well head while performing well test operations… pic.twitter.com/qpnmRwcZsC
— NNPC Limited (@nnpclimited) October 11, 2019
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