The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has reported the death of seven oil workers killed in an explosion that occurred on behalf of the NPDC / Elcrest Joint Venture at Gbetiokun, OML 40, owned by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC).
A corporation statement said the incident occurred on Wednesday, July 8, during the construction of a platform ladder (Benin River Valve Station) for access during the Gbetiokun production discharge.
The statement said a thorough investigation has begun into the cause of the explosion.
”The bodies of casualties have been deposited in a morgue in Sapele, while families of the personnel involved are being contacted by their employers: Weld Affairs and Flow Impact, which are consultants to NPDC.” the statement adds.
