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  1. NNPC Ltd is responsible for crude supply, while PETROAN demands guaranteed crude supply. Refinery revival is planned in Port Harcourt and Warri.

Historical Pipeline Fire Incident Links Warri to Kaduna Refinery

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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On October 17, 1998, a 16-inch high-pressure pipeline conveying petrol from Warri to the Kaduna refinery, owned by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, suffered a leakage in Atiwor community. The pipeline, which was built in the 1970s, was reported to have suffered from aging and neglect. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation dismissed the community's position regarding the incident shortly after it occurred.

From vanguardngr.com

Why it matters

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The incident raised concerns regarding the decay of the facility and the failure of the oil regulatory body to maintain the pipeline. The event highlights historical risks associated with the maintenance of critical national energy infrastructure.

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Who's involved

  • Nigerian National Petroleum CorporationOwns the Kaduna refinery and the pipeline conveying petrol from Warri
  • WarriCity from which petrol is supplied via pipeline to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
  • KadunaLocation of the refinery owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation

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