The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Friday announced 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 had been reported.
In a statement, Chief Executive Officer of the Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Engr Gbenga Komolafe, said the Commission, in line with its statutory regulatory oversight of Upstream Petroleum operations in the Nigerian oil and gas industry, had commenced investigations into the incident in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and would provide updates appropriately.
He said that although there were speculations about the level of casualties, the Commission could not confirm any until after its investigations.
Komolafe said the Commission would take necessary measures to ensure that all safety and environmental measures in line with global best practices to safeguard lives and the environment were put in place.
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