NNPC activates response after gas pipeline explosion in Eleme
The company said a gas pipeline exploded on October 15 in Aleto, Eleme, Rivers State, and that it isolated the affected segment. It reported accounts of injuries and damage to homes and businesses.
Event / data period: 2026-10-15
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NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company said it was assessing the impact with regulators and security agencies and engaging the host community.
The company said the cause and full effects of the incident were still under assessment.
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NNPC activates response after gas pipeline explosion in Eleme
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NNPC activates response after gas pipeline explosion in Eleme
The company said a gas pipeline exploded on October 15 in Aleto, Eleme, Rivers State, and that it isolated the affected segment. It reported accounts of injuries and damage to homes and businesses.
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