…Power outages imminent
About 2,844 megawatts of electricity, more than half of the country’s daily total generation, has been impacted by an explosion that occurred on the Escravo –Lagos Gas pipeline, according to a confirmation by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.
The power plants affected are Egbin Power Plant, 1,320MW, Olorunsogo NIPP Power plants, Olorunsogo1 Power Plant338mw, Omotosho NIPP Power Plant, 450MW, Omotosho Power plant, 338MW, and Paras 60MW. All the plants with a combined capacity of 2844 megawatts.
These power plants are located in the Southwest region of Nigeria and are crucial for the country’s electricity supply.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) says it is working to repair the pipeline and restore gas supply to the affected power plants¹.
The NNPC Limited confirmed the incident involving an explosion reported at about 17:50 hours on 10th December 2025 near Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpopo
communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State.
According to the company, “Initial observations indicate a pressure drop consistent with a loss of containment on an NNPC Gas Infrastructure Company (NGIC) pipeline. The
cause of the explosion is still unknown, but it will be confirmed after a detailed investigation has been concluded. Our priority at this time is the safety of nearby communities and the protection of the environment.”
“Emergency response procedures have been activated, and we are working closely with relevant authorities and community leaders to ensure a coordinated approach to mitigate impact.”
“NNPC Limited remains committed to the highest safety and environmental standards.”