ExxonMobil today said that yesterday, the team on the Liza Unity FPSO observed a sheen on the water in the vicinity of the vessel.
Initial investigations indicated that approximately one barrel of crude oil was released during a maintenance activity on the vessel. The activity was immediately stopped and the leak isolated.
“Earlier today, additional surveillance by helicopter confirmed that there was no sheen in the area; only a light sheen was perceptible approximately 20 km (13 miles) North West of the vessel. By midday on September 10th, a support vessel in the area confirmed no further sign of a sheen”, a release from the company said.
Response teams continue to monitor the situation closely, ExxonMobil said.
“We notified all relevant government agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency”, it added.
