Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reported an explosion incident at Gbetiokun, OML 40 operated by Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), on behalf of NPDC/Elcrest Joint Venture. Seven people died in the incident.

The incident happened during installation of a ladder on a platform (Benin River Valve Station) for access during discharging of Gbetiokun production.

The release stated that detailed investigation of the cause of the explosion has commenced, while Department of Petroleum Resources has been duly notified and Form 41 was being prepared for the Industry regulator as required in circumstances of this nature.

The Nation