How, Why CNG-Powered Vehicle Exploded At Our Facility – NIPCO

Cylinder fake, substandard, not designed for CNG, NIPCO Gas Ltd gives preliminary report on Eyean, Benin City Explosion

 

 

 

The management of NIPCO Gas Ltd on Thursday opened up on an incident that occurred at its Natural Gas (CNG) station located in Eyean, Benin City, Edo State, where the Cylinder of a CNG-powered vehicle exploded.

Platforms Africa reports that the company said this in a statement, maintaining that it had concluded a preliminary report on the incident that happened approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

The statement by Taofeek Lawal, Spokesman for NIPCO Plc reads; “Our preliminary findings showed that the explosion occurred when a vehicle arrived at the station for CNG refuelling.

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“Unfortunately, the cylinder installed in the vehicle—later was identified as a fake and fabricated, substandard unit not designed for CNG—exploded after filling with just around 4 SCM of gas
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“The driver fled the scene immediately after the incident. While no fatalities were recorded, two individuals sustained injuries. One person suffered a leg injury, and another sustained an eye injury. Both victims were promptly rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Based on the attending doctor’s recommendation, one of the individuals will require surgery at a different hospital.

“Our team is ensuring they receive the necessary care and treatment. The incidence has been reported at the local police station, and the police have taken the custody of fake cylinder pieces and the car involved in the incident.

“This incident underscores the dangers of unauthorized CNG installations by unqualified technicians using non-compliant cylinders, which we have always campaigned against.
We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities to prevent a recurrence and reinforce our commitment to public safety across all operations.”

It continued: “As a precautionary measure, the operations at the affected station are suspended to express our solidarity with those impacted by the incident.

“We remain resolute in our efforts to provide safe and reliable infrastructure for the growth of CNG as an alternative automotive fuel in Nigeria. We assure the public and our valued customers that safety remains paramount in all our operations.

“NIPCO Gas Ltd. will continue to uphold the highest industry standards to ensure the well-being of all stakeholders.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.”

Platforms Africa

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