The pipeline is crucial for oil transportation in the Niger Delta, one of the country’s biggest sources of oil. It carries over 450,000 barrels’ worth of oil per day, mostly to the Bonny Terminal in the federal state of Rivers.
Although the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, local media suggested it could be related to threats by militant groups to damage oil production facilities
A section of the Trans-Niger Pipeline, one of Nigeria’s biggest pipelines, has exploded, media reported on Tuesday.
The pipeline is crucial for oil transportation in the Niger Delta, one of the country’s biggest sources of oil. It carries over 450,000 barrels’ worth of oil per day, mostly to the Bonny Terminal in the federal state of Rivers.
Although the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, local media suggested it could be related to threats by militant groups to damage oil production facilities
