A pipeline explosion at Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) on Friday burnt at least 10 to death, Police in Rivers said.

The TNP evacuates crude from DPDC’s oil fields to the Bonny Crude Oil Export Terminal

SP Grace Iringe-Koko, Police Spokesman in Rivers confirmed the incident and said rescue efforts were underway.

 
SPDC, operator of the pipeline in a statement on Friday confirming the incident said,
“The Shell Petroleum Development company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC)
confirms that a fire incident occurred today, Friday March 3, 2023, on the Rumuekpe – Nkpoku Trunk Line in Rivers State. Our technical teams are working with relevant government agencies to put out the fire.
Thereafter, an investigation into the incident by a government-led joint investigation team will commence to ascertain the cause of the incident,” .