An explosion has hit the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline near Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, said the incident occurred at approximately 17:50 hours on December 10, 2025.
Andy Odeh, Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd., hinted in a statement that initial observations indicate a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on an NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown and will be determined after a thorough investigation, the statement assured, adding that the safety of nearby communities and the protection of the environment are the top priority.
It informed that emergency response procedures have been activated, and NNPC Limited is working closely with relevant authorities and community leaders to mitigate the impact.
The statement further quoted that NNPC Limited remains committed to upholding the highest safety and environmental standards.
It said:“We are working closely with relevant authorities and community leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to mitigate impact. Our priority at this time is the safety of nearby communities and the protection of the environment.
“A detailed investigation is underway to determine the cause of the explosion. NNPC Limited assures the public that all necessary measures will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.”
