Vestigo Petroleum Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of PETRONAS Carigali, has confirmed that a fire occurred at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at its West Lutong Vent A (WLV-A) facility offshore Sarawak.
The confirmation follows reports of an explosion at the offshore oil and gas platform after a lightning strike reportedly hit a vent stack at the facility.
A video of the incident later went viral on social media.
In a statement issued on Monday, the company said the situation had been brought under control and that the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Vestigo said there were no injuries or personnel affected, adding that the incident posed no immediate threat to the surrounding communities or the environment.
The company said it is working closely with the relevant authorities and has taken the necessary precautionary measures to manage any potential risk of exposure.
Vestigo reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of its people, the protection of the environment, and the integrity of its operations.
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