Bonny Light Crude Supply Disruption

Raised concerns about potential supply shortages and the possibility of force majeure declarations.


Bonny Light Crude Supply Disruption Following Trans-Niger Pipeline Fire

In March 2025, a fire on Nigeria’s Trans-Niger Pipeline (TNP) halted crude oil flows to the Bonny Light export terminal. The TNP, a major conduit for Nigeria's premium light sweet crude, was shut down following the incident near the Kpor and Bodo communities. While authorities are investigating the cause, the disruption has raised concerns about potential supply shortages and the possibility of force majeure declarations, which could impact global oil markets .​Argus Media+3Argus Media+3Reuters+3ChemAnalyst

This event underscores the fragility of critical energy infrastructure and its influence on international crude oil supply chains.​

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