On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at around 14:10, a fire started on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers State, and quickly spread to other barges.

The fire was successfully contained as a result of our emergency teams’ and industry partners’ prompt response. Operations at the flow station were unaffected by the incident.

Most significantly, all staff members are safe and there were no casualties.

Safety is NNPC Ltd.’s top priority, and the company is still totally dedicated to maintaining operational integrity and protecting the environment.