Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Site in Bayelsa
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its clampdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining in the Niger Delta with the deactivation of a massive illicit refining site in Bayelsa State.
In a joint operation on Friday, August 22, 2025, personnel of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH in collaboration with Operation DELTA SAFE stormed Biseni Community, where they uncovered and dismantled a large-scale illegal refining site located at Latitude 5.245439°N and Longitude 6.522158°E.
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According to naval authorities, the facility was equipped with four metal ovens, five storage tanks, several interconnected iron pipes, and four underground pits containing significant volumes of stolen crude oil. A substantial quantity of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) and Dual Purpose Kerosene (DPK) was also discovered during the raid.
The entire setup was destroyed on-site to prevent further use by oil thieves.
The Navy emphasized that the operation was part of Operation DELTA SANITY, a sustained campaign aimed at denying criminal networks the resources and infrastructure used in oil theft, while deterring future illegal activities in the region.
Reaffirming its resolve, the Navy pledged to remain undeterred in the fight against crude oil theft and illegal refining, describing the menace as a major threat to Nigeria’s economy, environment, and energy security.
By PRNigeria
