In Shell’s view, the incident in Bodo…was a devastating tragedy…Shell is responding with unequalled levels of transparency…SPDC (Shell Petroleum Development Company, the operator) is working with global experts on technical improvements and…on improving the ecological outcomes from remediation….[T]he Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) had previously been targeted by crude thieves…To ensure that the line continued to meet operating standards, SPDC deployed a team to remove and repair crude oil theft connections...[On] June 19th, two unauthorised boats were reportedly present…at the time of the initial explosion and fire…That deliberate damage was the cause of the spill was agreed…SPDC has invited the National Coalition on Gas Flaring and Oil Spill in the Niger Delta (NACGOND) to join the investigating team...SPDC will continue to run our operations as safely as is possible and in accordance with both industry regulations and Nigerian laws.