An incident involving fire has occurred at the Perenco Becuna platform offshore Gabon. The
incident took place today 20 March 2024 at approximately 15.25 (Gabon time).
Initial reports indicate two (2) persons have been injured and five (5) are currently missing. Both
injured persons have been evacuated to shore.
The area has been secured, the fire has been placed under control and all personnel on the
platform who were not injured have been moved to a safe location.
Perenco has activated its emergency response procedure and is working closely with the
emergency services and the relevant authorities. Further information will be made available as
soon as possible.
As At 21 March 2024
INCIDENT ON THE SIMBA FIELD (OFFSHORE GABON)
“Following the incident which took place yesterday at the Perenco Simba field offshore Gabon, the fire has been extinguished and the site has been safely secured.
We deeply regret to confirm that there have been five fatalities and one person is still missing.
Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we are focused on supporting them at this time.
Emergency teams continue to be deployed on site and to search for the missing person.
Further information will be made available as soon as possible,” Perenco
