Ukanafun-Calabar Gas Pipeline

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Ukanafun-Calabar Gas Pipeline is an existing natural gas pipeline, running from Ukanafun to Calabar in Nigeria.

Location

The pipeline runs from Ukanafun, Akwa Ibom state, to Calabar, Cross River state, Nigeria.

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Background

In 2016, it was reported that the gas pipeline which runs through the community in Ukanafun to Calabar, Cross River State, exploded at Asang Community High School in the area, killing more than 28 people and causing massive destruction rendering the land unproductive. Following this explosion, affected the Obotim Nsit community in Nsit Ibom local government in Akwa Ibom State requested N7.6 billion from the Seven Energy Company, an oil servicing firm as compensation

Pipeline Details

• Operator: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
• Owner: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
• Parent Company: Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
• Current capacity: 120 million cubic feet per day
• Length: 128 kilometers
• Status: Operating
• Start Year: 2017