The Nigerian Nationwide Petroleum Firm (NNPC) Restricted has confirmed an explosion at its key Escravos – Lagos pipeline on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
The incident, which occurred close to Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State, disrupted operations and prompted an emergency response.
This disclosure is contained in a press release titled, ‘Breach on Escravos–Lagos Pipeline’, issued by the Chief Company Communications Officer of NNPC, Andy Odeh, on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Odeh stated preliminary observations confirmed {that a} strain drop on the affected line in line with a lack of containment on a pipeline operated by NNPC Gasoline Infrastructure Firm (NGIC).
Detailed Investigation
The Spokesperson for the state-owned vitality big famous that the reason for the explosion might be confirmed after an in depth investigation has been concluded.
Odeh stated, ‘’NNPC Restricted confirms an incident involving an explosion reported at about 17:50 hours on tenth December 2025 close to Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
‘’Preliminary observations point out a strain drop in line with a lack of containment on an NNPC Gasoline Infrastructure Firm (NGIC) pipeline. The reason for the explosion continues to be unknown, however could be confirmed after an in depth investigation has been concluded. Our precedence presently is the protection of close by communities and the safety of the surroundings.
‘’Emergency response procedures have been activated, and we’re working intently with related authorities and group leaders to make sure a coordinated strategy to mitigate the impression.
‘’NNPC Restricted stays dedicated to the very best security and environmental requirements. Additional updates might be supplied as extra confirmed info turns into obtainable.’’
What it is best to know
The Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System is a pure fuel pipeline in-built 1989 to produce fuel from Escravos area of the Niger Delta space to the Egbin energy station close to Lagos in Nigeria.
The pipeline begins at Escravos Gasoline Plant operated by Chevron, which has 680 million cubic ft per day (19 million cubic metres per day) capability.
Though the road begins at NGC’s fuel therapy plant in Warri, piped fuel originates from Chevron’s Escravos fuel plant in Delta State. It provides fuel to energy vegetation within the South-west and likewise feeds the West African Gasoline Pipeline System, which is a part of the bigger Nigeria-Morocco Gasoline Pipeline.
In a associated improvement, in March 2025, an was reported at Nigeria’s main crude oil pipeline, the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Native Authorities Space of Rivers State.
The explosion was reported to have triggered a hearth alongside a crucial part of the pipeline that exports crude oil to the Bonny Terminal.
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