The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) says it has successfully contained the fire outbreak on a section of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in South-West Warri, Delta State.
The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Mr Andy Odeh, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday.
Odeh recalled that the company had earlier confirmed an incident involving an explosion reported at about 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday near the Tebijor, Okpele and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
He said coordinated containment measures were immediately executed, ensuring the safety of host communities, personnel and the environment.
“All relevant sections of the pipeline have been safely and securely isolated,” Odeh said.
According to him, a joint preliminary inspection of the affected site was conducted by technical teams from NNPC Ltd., the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and maintenance contractors.
He added that the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), the operator of the network, had activated its Business Continuity Plan to manage the impact of the incident on all affected stakeholders, including shippers and suppliers.
“NNPC Ltd. continues to maintain open communication with host communities, state authorities and other critical stakeholders, and appreciates their sustained support and cooperation.
“The company remains committed to the safety of its host communities, the protection of the environment and the reliability of its operations across all assets,” Odeh said.