Renaissance, an indigenous oil and gas company, has denied reports of a gas explosion at its gas plant in Rivers State, following claims of a blast at the facility on Sunday.
Earlier reports had suggested that an explosion occurred at the Soku Gas Pipeline, operated by Renaissance, citing one Christian Otiasah, an environmental manager in Soku community
However, Renaissance swiftly clarified that there was no explosion or fire at its gas facility.
The company stated that its operations were running smoothly and that all facilities were secure.
“We wish to categorically state that there was no gas explosion or fire incident at our Soku facility. Our operations are ongoing without any disruption, and all safety protocols remain in place,” Bamidele Odugbesan, communications manager at Renaissance.
The company further emphasized its commitment to safety and environmental standards, assuring stakeholders and the public that its facilities are regularly monitored to prevent such incidents.
Renaissance also urged the media and the public to verify information before spreading unconfirmed reports, which could cause unnecessary panic.
Also, the leadership of the Soku community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State has also refuted reports of an explosion at the Soku gas facility, calling them misleading and urging the public to disregard such claims.
Reacting to allegations that an explosion Saturday night into the wee hours of Sunday, hit a gas pipeline, Witness Alasia, the general secretary of the community categorically denied the incident.
In a statement issued on behalf of the community leadership, Alasia described the reports as “baseless and untrue,” emphasising that the Soku Gas Plant remains in perfect working condition.
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On behalf of The Leadership of the SOKU Kingdom, I write to debunk the falsehood escalating in all social media that there was an explosion in the SOKU Gas Plant.
It is disheartening and worrisome that People will mischievously misinforming the public with a baseless and untrue story.
SOKU Gas Plant is Safe and in a Perfect Working Condition. The Public should disregard this unguided and untrue report.
Though there was a fire outbreak in one of the Gas pipe line along SOKU-Abua-Rumuji Right of way. The Cause of the explosion is unknown and the Company also has not come up with any useful information.
We use this Medium to inform the public that Soku and her Satellite Communities are Safe and Calm.
Regards;
Mr. Witness Alasia N.
General Secretary
