(offshore-energy.biz) Dozens of workers have been treated for injuries following a fire on an oil platform off the coast of Brazil operated by the state-owned energy giant Petrobras.
According to the Norte Fluminense Oil Workers’ Union (Sindicato dos Petroleiros do Norte Fluminense), a fire occurred on the platform PCH-1 in the morning of April 21, 2025, at around 7:25 a.m., followed by an explosion. As reported, the fire was brought under control around 11:25 a.m.
One of the workers fell into the sea during the accident, but was rescued by a boat, suffering some burns, the union said. The 176 non-essential workers were then evacuated from the platform, and gas flow from the unit was stopped as a safety measure.
Based on the union’s latest update, 32 workers were taken to hospitals. Of these 32, 14 workers suffered burns, while others had to undergo medical treatment due to inhaling smoke.
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Brazil Energy Insight 
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