Fire guts new NNPC terminal tank farm in Lagos
….Depot belongs to Honeywell – NNPCL
The new Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) was damaged by fire early Friday morning on Kayode Street, Marine Beach, Apapa in Lagos State.
According to eyewitness accounts, a massive explosion occurred around 11 am, causing people to scramble frantically to contain the fire before the arrival of the rescue team.
It was also reported that the incident was the result of petroleum product spillage within the terminal’s perimeter.
Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, confirmed the unfortunate incident, stating that a concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was underway to manage the situation.
“The fire resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the tank farm as concerted efforts with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry to contain the situation,”
“The public are hereby assured that the emergency operation is under control from escalating further,” Adeseye said.
What Lagos Fire Service is Saying
On its part, the Lagos State Fire Service on its X account said its agents are present in the fire scene.
The agency said multiple emergency response teams from the oil and gas sector are collaborating to contain the situation effectively.
We want to assure the public that the emergency response is under control and measures are in place to prevent further escalation.
“Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available,” the statement reads.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) on Friday stated that the depot gutted by fire in Lagos belonged to Honeywell and not its subsidiary.
Platforms Africa reports that many news outlets have earlier claimed that the facility located at Kayode Street, Marine Beach, Apapa area of the state belonged to the NNPCL.
In a statement by Olufemi O. Soneye,
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd, the oil major clarified that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos, was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as circulated by early responders.
“The fire, which has since been extinguished, was as a result of petroleum products spillage within the perimeter of the tank farm,” the statement sent to Platforms Africa read.
Meanwhile, NNPC Ltd and other depots in the area have resumed loading activities.
NNPC assures that the incident will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country.
According to an eyewitness, Mr. Tunde Are, the last incident occurred at about 11 am on Friday as people ran helter-skelter to contain the fire outbreak before rescue team arrived.
Rescue team led by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, LASEMA, as of press time, 1 pm were battling to put off the raging fire.
The inferno, it was gathered resulted from a spillage of petroleum products within the perimeter of the terminal.
Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, while confirming the unfortunate incident said concerted effort with various emergency responders within the oil and gas industry was on to contain the situation.
“The public are hereby assured that the emergency operation is under control from escalating further,” Adeseye stated.
Here below is the full statement issued by Olufemi Soneye
NNPC Ltd Clarifies Lagos Depot Fire Incident
…Says Normalcy Restored
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) wishes to clarify that the fire incident at a tank farm in Marine Beach, Apapa, Lagos, was at a depot belonging to HOGL Energy Ltd (Honeywell Depot), and not an NNPC Retail Ltd.’s facility as circulated by early responders.
The fire, which has since been extinguished, was as a result of petroleum products spillage within the perimeter of the tank farm.
Meanwhile, NNPC Ltd and other depots in the area have resumed loading activities.
NNPC assures that the incident will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country.
Olufemi O. Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd.
Abuja
