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Pipeline Explosion Sparks Major Fire Incident In Rivers Community

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… We Can’t Confirm Casualties Yet -NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Friday announced that an explosion occured Thursday night  in Rumuekpe Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, leading to a major fire incident near a pipeline.
Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, the Chief Executive Officer of the NUPRC made this known in a statement, saying that there are speculations about casualties which could not be confirmed until after investigations.
Komolafe assured that Commission has commenced investigations into the incident in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and will provide updates appropriately.
The NUPRC boss also assured that all necessary measures are in place to ensure safety and environmental measures in line with global best practices to safeguard lives and the environment.
“The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) wishes to announce that an explosion leading to a major fire incident near a pipeline in Rumuekpe Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday night has been reported.
“The Commission in line with its statutory regulatory oversight of Upstream
Petroleum operations in the Nigerian oil and gas industry has commenced investigations into the incident in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and will provide updates appropriately.
“Although there are speculations about the level of casualties, the Commission cannot confirm any until after our investigations.
“However, we will take necessary measures to ensure that all safety and environmental measures in line with global best practices to safeguard lives and the environment are put in place” reads the statement in parts.

 

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