A gas processing plant operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) at Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa was on Tuesday hit by multiple explosions.
It was gathered that the explosion occurred on a pipeline that feeds the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal in Bonny Island, Rivers.
Mr Jessie David, a resident of the area told newsmen that the explosion was traced to a pipeline attacked by suspected vandals which led to explosions and eruption of thick smoke and gaseous emission.
He explained that the operator of the plant was alerted and the line was isolated and the pressure came down.
SPDC Spokesman, Mr Michael Adande, said the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained which occurred near the facility.
“We are actively monitoring reports of smoke detected near our Gbaran Central Processing Facility in Bayelsa State. While the source appears to be external to our facility, we are in close communication with regulatory authorities to investigate the incident and ensure the safety of the surrounding communities,” he said.
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