NNPC PIPELINE EXPLOSION IN DELTA STATE: INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–NNPC Limited has confirmed an explosion incident on its Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline near Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, on December 10, 2025.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Explosion Details : Reported at 17:50 hours, with initial observations indicating a pressure drop consistent with loss of containment
– Cause : Still unknown, pending detailed investigation
– Response : Emergency response procedures activated, with collaboration with authorities and community leaders
– Priority : Safety of nearby communities and environmental protection
– Pipeline Details: Part of Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS), serving southwest Nigeria
– Previous Incidents : Similar explosions have occurred in Lagos, highlighting concerns about pipeline maintenance and encroachment
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NNPC Limited remains committed to the highest safety and environmental
standards.
Further updates will be provided as more confirmed information becomes
available.
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