DPR Shuts 12 Gas Plants In PH

The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) has begun a shutdown of illegal gas plant and roadside retailers of Liquefied Petroleum (LPG) operating within Rivers State.
Addressing newsmen shortly after a surveillance operation in Port Harcourt, DPR’s Operation Controller, Port Harcourt Zone, Bassey Nkanga, disclosed that 12 illegal  gas plants were sealed off across the sate
Nkanga said the sealed gas plants were operating without approval, license and unsafe environment.
According to him, this illegality must stop and no one is permitted to operate without license or approval,  adding that they would be unsealed when they follow due process.
The Operation Controller explained that  DPR was out to ensure that all gas operators in the State adhere to safety and health requirements as well as follow due process.
According to him, the department is taking audit of all gas operators across the state including roadside retailers.
He warned those transfilling gas products against the practice, describing it as illegal and highly risky, adding that the department will not condone such act.
He also urged operators of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to always consider the safety of people and environment during operations.
Nkanga further encouraged the use of LPG popularly known as cooking gas, saying it is safer and economical than kerosene.