INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
North Fluminense Oil Workers Union and Petrobras.The accident occurred at 7:25 a.m., halting gas flow and cutting communications
Emergency vessels fought the fire for nearly four hours
The platform held 176 people at the time, and all others remained safe
Petrobras confirmed Cherne 1 had not produced oil since 2020.The company plans to transfer the platform to Perenco, a private operator,
The union claims that this incident highlights years of underinvestment and declining safety standards in the region.They point to a record
731 offshore oil accidents in Brazil in 2024, with 183 injuries and one fatality
Most accidents happened during equipment installation or on support vessels, indicating operational risks remain high.Mexico Fights Back
The union says these problems stem from a broader decline in investment and maintenance.Petrobras has launched an internal investigation and
promises to review safety protocols before resuming any activity on Cherne 1
story behind the figures reveals a sector under pressure to maintain safety and reliability amid changing hands and tightening budgets.
