NAE, STAC Marine sign pact for safety and environment
Sopuruchi Onwuka
Local deepwater affiliate of Italian Eni, the Nigerian Agip Exploration (NAE) Limited, is celebrating one year of successful collaboration with indigenous STAC Marine in operation and maintenance of its deepwater production facilities.
Eni stated that it is satisfied with the safety performance at the floating, production, storage and offtake (FPSO) facilities located in deep offshore ABO field.
And in consolidation of the prevailing collaboration, Eni stated that it has entered a safety and environment pact with STAC Marine.
“This milestone reaffirms NAE’s commitment to partnering with local companies that excel in safety and operational excellence to maximize Nigerian participation in the energy industry,” the company stated.
In 2023, after several years of operation and maintenance by an international contractor, STAC took over responsibility for the Abo FPSO.
And the indigenous firm has successfully completed one year of safe, efficient, and smooth operations by November 2024, Eni testified.
“To further strengthen this achievement, along with the companies’ commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), NAE and STAC also signed the “Pact for Safety and Environment.”
“This agreement, developed by Eni’s Safety Competency Centre, focuses on the critical role of the human factor in ensuring a safe and reliable workplace,” the Italian multinational oil company explained.
It added that the the pact which was signed by the top management of both NAE and STAC is a critical step towards achieving Eni’s Zero Incident safety target by enhancing safety performance across all operations.
The Oracle Today reports that Eni has been operating in Nigeria since 1962, actively engaging in hydrocarbon exploration and production.
Currently, Eni has a substantial portfolio of assets in exploration and production through the branches Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAE) and Agip Energy Natural Resources Nigeria (AENR).
The company also holds a participation interest in Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas Limited (NLNG).
