NNPC Limited Responds to Eleme Gas Pipeline Explosion

On October 15, 2026, an explosion occurred on a gas pipeline owned by NNPC Limited's subsidiary, NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company Limited, in the Aleto community of Eleme Local Government Area, Rivers State. NNPC Limited expressed deep concern regarding reports of injuries and damage to homes and businesses, emphasizing its commitment to protecting lives and preventing further harm.

Andy Odeh, NNPC's chief corporate communications officer, stated that emergency response procedures had been activated and the affected pipeline segment was isolated to mitigate impact. The company is collaborating with the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, security agencies, and other stakeholders to coordinate the response and assess the incident's effects.

The Eleme monarch, Emere Dr Philip Osaro Obele, demanded that the Nigerian Gas Company address the damage within 24 hours. The cause of the explosion and the full extent of its impact are still under assessment, and NNPC Limited is engaging with community leadership to provide necessary support.