“Successfully Contained, No Casualties” – NNPC Says On Fire Incident At Cawthorne Channel 1 Barges
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 on 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
20th February, 2025
