Seventeen people were injured on Tuesday following a fire outbreak on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) deepwater platform in Block 14, located in Angola’s northern Cabinda province.
The fire occurred during annual maintenance, which had already halted production at the site since May 1, 2025.
The incident was confirmed by Angolan National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG).
Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), a Chevron subsidiary, responded promptly and successfully extinguished the flames.
“CABGOC responded immediately and successfully extinguished the fire. All protocols were activated to implement emergency response procedures and notify the relevant authorities,” the statement said.
It added that the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, the national concessionaire, and the operator’s main priorities are ensuring the safety of all personnel, providing better follow-up care for the injured, and determining the root cause of the fire.
The ANPG reiterates its commitment to the well-being of the population and remains focused on ensuring effective and transparent communication with all stakeholders.
CABGOC operates two concessions in Block 0 with Sonangol EP (41%), TotalEnergies EP Angola SAS (10%), and Azule Energy Angola Production BV (9.8%).
In Block 14, CABGOC has a partnership with Sonangol P&P (20%), Angola Block 14 B.V. (20%), Azule Energy Angola (20%), and Etu Energias (9%).
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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