The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has 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. facility, as circulated by early responders.
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This was disclosed by the Deputy Director of Public Affairs, LFRS, Ololade Agboola on the official X handle of the service.
“Upon further investigation, we have confirmed that the oil terminal in question is owned by Honeywell, not NNPC as initially reported. We regret any confusion this may have caused and apologize for the oversight,” Agboola said.
Meanwhile, the NNPC Ltd. also stated 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 one of its facilities.
Reacting via a statement on X, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye stated, “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.”
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