NNPC Limited has confirmed an incident involving an explosion near tebijor, okpele, and ikpopo communities in gbaramatu Kingdom in delta state.
In a press statement released by the company on thursday, 11th of december, 2025, the NNPC Limited disclosed that initial observations indicated a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on its gas infrastructure company (NGIC) pipeline.
The company in the press statement noted that the cause of the explosion is still unknown but noted that the cause would be confirmed in the coming hours after detailed investigations. The management of the NNPC Limited further noted that its priority for now is the safety of nearby communities, and the protection of surrounding environment.
The company further noted that emergency response procedures have been activated, declaring that it was already working closely with relevant authorities and community leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to mitigate impact of the gas explosion.
NNPC Limited remains committed to the highest safety and environmental standards the press statement concluded.
