By EMMANUELLA ANOKAM

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) says the fire outbreak on the dry crude storage barge, BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers, had been successfully contained.

Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. in a statement on Thursday, said there were no casualties and all personnel are safe.

“At approximately 14:10 hours on Wednesday, Feb. 19, a fire broke out on the dry crude storage barge BESTAF5 at Cawthorne Channel 1, Rivers, 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,” he stated.

Soneye stated that the NNPC prioritised safety and remained fully committed to environmental protection and operational integrity. (NAN)