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.”