By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has commenced an investigation into an explosion that occured near a crude oil pipeline in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers on Thursday night.
NUPRC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Gbenga Komolafe, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, said it began the investigation in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and would provide updates appropriately.
According to Komolafe, the investigation is in line with NUPRC’s statutory regulatory oversight of upstream operations in the oil and gas industry.
“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 on Thursday night has been reported.
“There are speculations about the level of casualties, but the Commission cannot confirm any until after our investigation,’’ Komolafe stated.
He assured that NUPRC would take all necessary measures to ensure that safety and environmental measures were put in place in line with global best practices to safeguard lives and the environment
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