The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced the full restoration of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State, following an explosion at the facility on December 10. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by the company's Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, NNPCL said the successful restoration was achieved with the support of host communities, the guidance of regulators, the vigilance of security agencies, and the dedication of its partners and staff.
"Together, we turned a challenging moment into a success story, restoring operations in record time while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship," the statement said.
Odeh explained that the company immediately activated its emergency response protocols after the incident, deploying coordinated containment measures and multidisciplinary teams to address the damage.
"We immediately activated our emergency response, deployed coordinated containment measures, and worked tirelessly with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the damaged section was repaired, pressure-tested, and safely recommissioned. Today, the pipeline is fully operational, reaffirming our resilience and commitment to energy security," he said.
He added that NNPCL remains committed to environmental protection, community safety, and the reliability of its infrastructure as operations resume. "As we move forward, NNPCL remains steadfast in its pledge to protect our environment, safeguard our communities, and maintain the integrity and reliability of our assets. Thank you for your trust as we continue to power progress for Nigeria and beyond," Odeh stated.
