Incident Overview

An explosion occurred on a critical gas pipeline linking Escravos and Lagos in Nigeria. The state oil company, NNPC, reported the incident happened at approximately 17:50 local time on 10 December 2025 near the Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo communities in the Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State.

Technical Assessment and Response

Initial observations indicated a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on the NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline. The cause of the explosion remains unknown and will be confirmed after a detailed investigation. NNPC stated its priority is the safety of nearby communities and environmental protection. Emergency response procedures have been activated, and the company is working with relevant authorities and community leaders for a coordinated approach to mitigate the impact.

Pipeline Capacity

According to reports, the affected pipeline has a capacity to carry 2.2 billion cubic feet of gas per day.