USCG Case History
Niger Delta, Forcados, Nigeria| Subject | USCG Case History |
|---|---|
| Posting Date | 1980-Jan-17 |
On January 17, 1980, the Funiwa No. 5 well located 5 miles off the Niger Delta, Nigeria, blew out. Approximately 200,000 barrels of oil spilled from the well. On January 29 the oil ignited. The flow of oil stopped on February 1 as the Funiwa No. 5 bridged.
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