NNPCL DELIVERS: ESCRAVOS-LAGOS PIPELINE BACK ONLINE AFTER EXPLOSION
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has restored the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) to full operations following an unexpected explosion on December 10.
KEY DEVELOPMENTS:
– Restoration Complete: ELPS pipeline is fully operational after successful repairs and pressure testing.
– Emergency Response: NNPCL activated containment measures and worked with multidisciplinary teams to repair damaged section.
– Collaboration Key: Host communities, regulators, security agencies, partners, and staff contributed to achievement.
– *Commitment to Security*: NNPCL reaffirms dedication to energy security.
QUOTES:
– “We immediately activated our emergency response, deployed coordinated containment measures, and worked tirelessly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the damaged section was repaired, pressure-tested, and safely recommissioned.” – NNPCL statement
– “Today, the pipeline is fully operational, reaffirming our resilience and commitment to energy security.” – NNPCL statement
It added: “Together, we turned a challenging moment into a success story, restoring operations in record time while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.
“As we move forward, NNPC Limited remains steadfast in its pledge to protect our environment, safeguard our communities, and maintain the integrity and reliability of our assets. Thank you for your trust as we continue to power progress for Nigeria and beyond.”
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