NNPC says Escravos-Lagos line suffered “loss of containment” on Thursday evening
An explosion has occurred on a critical gas pipeline linking Escravos and Lagos in Nigeria.
State oil company NNPC said on Friday that “an incident involving an explosion” was reported at about 17:50 local time on 10 December 2025 near the Tebijor, Okpele and Ikpopo communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
“Initial observations indicate a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on an NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline,” said the company.
“The cause of the explosion is still unknown but will be confirmed after a detailed investigation has been concluded,” said NNPC, adding: “Our priority at this time is the safety of nearby communities and the protection of the environment.”
Emergency response procedures have been activated, and we are working closely with relevant authorities and community leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to mitigate impact.
Reuters reported that the pipeline carries 2.2 billion cubic feet per day of gas.