African Energy Chamber Calls for Urgent Rescue of Five Missing Workers in Gabon

The African Energy Chamber has called on companies involved in an ongoing search-and-rescue operation in Gabon to strengthen collaboration with government authorities and emergency responders to locate five workers who remain unaccounted for.

The Chamber commended BW Energy and Borr Drilling for their transparency and support for the rescue efforts, urging all parties to share information openly and work closely with the Gabonese government to identify solutions that prioritise the safety of workers.

It said the immediate priorities were to locate the five missing workers, provide care for those rescued and support families affected by the incident.
The Chamber also called on companies in the energy industry to provide practical assistance, technical expertise and the necessary resources to sustain the search-and-rescue operation.
According to the Chamber, a coordinated response involving companies, government agencies and emergency services is essential to protecting lives and ensuring an effective response to the incident.
It reaffirmed the African energy industry’s solidarity with Gabon, BW Energy, Borr Drilling, their employees and the families affected by the situation.
The Chamber said it would continue to support the companies and other stakeholders as they work to resolve the crisis.

Five people remain missing after an offshore drilling rig, Prospector 5, sank in Gabonese waters on Saturday evening, with search-and-rescue operations continuing.
The jack-up rig reportedly lost stability and sank during preparations for a planned drilling campaign in the Dussafu licence area.
Of the 115 people aboard the rig, 110 have been accounted for, while authorities and rescue teams continue efforts to locate the five missing workers.

The incident has drawn expressions of sympathy and solidarity from the oil and gas industry, particularly for the affected workers, their families and the companies involved.
In a statement, industry representatives extended their condolences and support to the people of Gabon and the personnel of BW Energy, Panoro Energy, Gabon Oil Company and Borr Drilling following the incident