The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited claims it has discovered 179 cases of crude oil theft in the last week.
The corporation confirmed that the battle against crude oil theft and vandalism is ongoing, as industry-wide security coordination continues to protect hydrocarbon infrastructure.
A film provided by the NNPC illustrates the occurrences that occurred between January 11 and 17 in the Niger Delta area, with 29 illicit pipeline connections and 55 illegal refineries being discovered during that time.
“From January 11th to January 17th, 2025, a total of 179 incidents were recorded across the Niger Delta region, thanks to the coordinated efforts of NNPC Limited’s Command and Control Centre, Tantita Security Agency, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Shell Petroleum Development Company Limited Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas, Oando PLC, and government security agencies,” the NNPC stated.
The state-owned energy firm disclosed that security forces in Bayelsa and Abia States uncovered illegal pipeline connections and swiftly conducted repairs on them.
It explained that the crackdown continued as security operatives dismantled illegal refineries producing black-market petroleum products in Rivers and Abia States.
It was said that the week also revealed hidden storage sites used for illegal activities in Rivers and other locations in Abia.
