The Nigerian Petroleum Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that the fire incident that occurred within the vicinity of Caritas University in Enugu was triggered by a suspected associated gas reservoir. It said the incident which occurred on May 22 was reported to it on May 26, 2022. “It was the unfortunate action that provided a stronger basis for the qualification of the fumes as associated gas. “Following the fire outbreak, the drilling contractor swiftly removed the drill pipes, demobilized the rig and immediately notified the Enugu state government of the incident. “In both cases, it may not necessarily be a reservoir accumulation but associated gas which the drilling process provided a flow line; a development similar to incidents associated with coal mines.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 05, 2022 17:05 UTC