Explosions rocked a gas processing plant operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa LGA, Bayelsa state.
According to NAN, the incident occurred on Tuesday at a gas
plant that supplies the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal
in Bonny Island, Rivers state.
A community member said the explosion occurred on a pipeline
feeding the gas plant.
Jessie David, a resident in the community, said the blast
was traced to a pipeline attacked by suspected vandals, leading to an explosion
and release of thick smoke and gaseous emission.
He said the operator of the plant was alerted, and the line
was isolated, resulting in reduced pressure.
Confirming the incident, Michael Adande, SPDC spokesperson,
said the incident occurred near the facility and the cause was yet to be
ascertained.
“We are actively monitoring reports of smoke detected near
our Gbarain Central Processing Facility in Bayelsa State,” he said.
“While the source
appears to be external to our facility, we are in close communication with
regulatory authorities to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of the
surrounding communities.”
On May 8, two persons were killed in a gas explosion that
occurred in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos.
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