The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has given an update on a fire that broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, on Wednesday spreading to other barges.
The company, in a statement by its Chief Corporate Communication Officer, Olufemi Soneye on Thursday, said that the fire has been successfully contained with no casualties.
“At approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, spreading to other barges.
“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,” Soneye said.
“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.” Soneye concluded.
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PRESS RELEASE
Fire Outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges Successfully Contained
At approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, spreading to other barges.
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.
Olufemi Soneye
Chief Corporate Communications Officer
NNPC Ltd
Abuja
February 20th, 2025
