CNG Explosion: NIPCO Gas Management Opens Up on Causes

• There was a CNG explosion at the NIPCO Gas Ltd.'s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Benin, the Edo state capital, on Thursday, October 18
• The NIPCO, in a statement later in the day, explained that the explosion was a result of a fake and substandard CNG cylinder installed in the vehicle
• According to the report, no less than three persons were injured during the explosion, and the company reported the incident to the police.

NIPCO Gas Ltd.'s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station in Benin, Edo State, experienced an explosion on Thursday, October 17. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the NIPCO filling station on Aduwawa, along the Benin-Auchi Expressway.

According to NIPCO's preliminary findings, the explosion was caused by a fake and substandard CNG cylinder installed in a vehicle. The cylinder, not designed for CNG, exploded after being filled with approximately 4 SCM of gas. Fortunately, no deaths were recorded, but three individuals sustained injuries.

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Vanguard reported that the injured individuals, one with a leg injury and another with an eye injury, received immediate medical attention. Based on medical advice, one of them is scheduled for surgery at another facility. NIPCO's management ensured that the victims received the necessary care and treatment.

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.

As a precaution, operations at the affected station have been temporarily suspended. NIPCO Gas Ltd. reiterated its dedication to upholding the highest safety standards, prioritizing the safety and well-being of its stakeholders. The company remains committed to providing safe and reliable infrastructure for the growth of CNG as an alternative automotive fuel in Nigeria.

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Legit.ng earlier reported that a CNG tank explosion had occurred, with multiple individuals reported to have been injured in the incident.

A viral video posted on social media shows the car being torn apart after the explosion on Thursday.

There was no loss of life as a result of the incident, but reports indicate that three people were injured in various ways.

Source: Legit.ng