
NNPCL contains fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges
Oil & Gas
AT approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, spreading to other barges.
Olufemi Soneye, chief corporate communications officer, NNPC Ltd, made the confirmation in a statement made available to Realnews on Thursday.
“Thanks to the swift response of our emergency teams and industry partners, the fire was successfully contained. The incident did not impact flow station operations.
“Most importantly, there were no casualties, and all personnel are safe.
“NNPC Ltd. prioritizes safety and remains fully committed to environmental protection and operational integrity, ” he said.
A.I
Feb. 21, 2025
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