The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has confirmed an explosion on the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline near the Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, raising renewed safety concerns.

According to the company’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, a sudden pressure drop on the line indicated a loss of containment on a pipeline operated by the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company.

The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined, but a detailed investigation is underway.

NNPC said its immediate priority is ensuring the safety of residents and preventing further environmental impact.

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Emergency response teams have been deployed, with the company coordinating efforts alongside government agencies and community leaders.

The company assured the public that additional updates will be provided as verified information emerges.

The Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System is a key gas supply line for power plants in Nigeria’s South-West and a feeder for the West Africa Gas Pipeline.

Source: Punch