The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC says it has provided an successfully completed containment of the breach on Escravos–Lagos Pipeline
The incident, which was reported on Thursday, December 11, 2025, involved a section of the Escravos–Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in South-West Warri, Delta State.
The company, through its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, said; “coordinated containment measures have been successfully executed, ensuring the safety of host communities, personnel and the environment. All relevant sections of the pipeline have been safely and securely isolated.”
A joint preliminary inspection of the affected site has been conducted by technical teams from NNPC Limited, the Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and maintenance contractors.
NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC), the operator of the network, has activated its Business Continuity Plan to manage the impact of the incident on affected stakeholders, including shippers and gas suppliers.
The NNPC Limited reaffirmed that “it is maintaining open communication with host communities, state authorities and other critical stakeholders, while appreciating their continued support and cooperation.”
The company reiterated its commitment to the safety of host communities, environmental protection and the reliability of its operations across all assets.
Lateefah Ibrahim