CNG Explosion: NIPCO Gas Management Opens Up on Causes

NIPCO Gas Ltd.’s CNG station in Benin, Edo State, experienced an explosion on October 16, 2024, due to a fake and substandard Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinder installed in a vehicle. The incident occurred at 5:30 p.m. at the NIPCO filling station on Aduwawa, along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.

According to NIPCO’s preliminary findings, the explosion happened when the vehicle arrived for CNG refuelling. The fake cylinder, not designed for CNG, exploded after being filled with approximately 4 SCM of gas.

The driver fled the scene, and two individuals were injured – one with a leg injury and another with an eye injury. Both victims received medical attention, with one scheduled for surgery.

NIPCO reported the incident to the local police station, and authorities took custody of the fake cylinder pieces and the vehicle involved. The company emphasized the dangers of unauthorized CNG installations by unqualified technicians using non-compliant cylinders. To prevent future occurrences, NIPCO is cooperating with relevant authorities and has temporarily suspended operations at the affected station as a precaution.

This incident highlights NIPCO’s commitment to public safety and its dedication to upholding the highest safety standards. The company remains resolute in providing safe and reliable infrastructure for the growth of CNG as an alternative automotive fuel in Nigeria, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its stakeholders.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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