Sabotage Strikes Bayelsa: Explosions Tear Through Shell’s Gas Plant

• Explosions occurred at Shell’s gas plant in Gbarain, Bayelsa, affecting a pipeline.

• Residents linked explosions to suspected vandalism, causing smoke and gas emissions.

• SPDC is investigating the incident and ensuring community safety.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that multiple explosions occurred on Tuesday at the Shell Petroleum Development Company’s gas processing plant in Gbarain, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa.

The gas plant supplies the Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) export terminal in Bonny Island, Rivers State.

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According to a community source, the explosions happened on a pipeline feeding the gas plant.

Resident Jessie David attributed the blast to a suspected vandalism attack on the pipeline, resulting in explosions, thick smoke, and gaseous emissions. The plant operator was notified, and the affected line was isolated to reduce pressure.

Confirming the incident, SPDC spokesman, Michael Adande, noted that the incident occurred near the facility and that the cause was yet to be ascertained.

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“We are actively monitoring reports of smoke detected near our Gbarain 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,” Adande said.

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