By EMMANUELLA ANOKAM

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.

The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Andy Odeh, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday.

The NNPC Limited had confirmed an incident involving an explosion reported at about 17:50 hours on Wednesday near Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta.

Odeh said coordinated containment measures had been successfully executed, ensuring the safety of host communities, personnel, and the environment.

“All relevant pipeline sections have been safely and securely isolated,” he said.

Odeh said a joint preliminary inspection involving NNPC Limited, the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) technical teams, and maintenance contractors had been conducted at the affected site.

He said the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), the operator of the network, had activated its Business Continuity Plan to manage the impact 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,” he said. (NAN)