The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has recently intensified its efforts against illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. Between January 18 and 24, 2025, the company discovered 58 illegal refineries and 19 unauthorized pipeline connections. These operations also led to the arrest of 25 individuals involved in these illicit activities.
This crackdown is part of a broader security collaboration involving NNPCL’s Command and Control Centre, Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Ltd., Maton Engineering Nigeria Ltd., Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd., Oando PLC, and various government security agencies. Their collective efforts aim to protect Nigeria’s oil infrastructure and curb the significant losses caused by oil theft.
In the previous week, NNPCL reported uncovering 55 illegal refineries and 29 unauthorized pipeline connections, highlighting the persistent challenge of oil theft in the region.
The company remains committed to eradicating these illegal operations to safeguard the nation’s resources and ensure the stability of its oil production.
