Drilling rig sinks off coast of Gabon at Dussafu field
A jack-up drilling rig operated by Borr Drilling has sunk offshore Gabon. Panoro Energy confirms operations have been halted as safety efforts continue.
Panoro Energy has reported that the Prospector 5 jack-up drilling rig, owned and operated by Borr Drilling, sank late on October 24 off the coast of Gabon. The incident occurred at the Dussafu Marin permit area during jacking operations meant to prepare the vessel for an upcoming drilling campaign.
The company stated that its immediate priority is the safety and well-being of all personnel involved. While the rig is lost, the operational status of the wider Dussafu field and the potential environmental impact are currently being assessed by relevant authorities and company response teams.
This incident poses a challenge for Panoro Energy's planned drilling activities. Further updates regarding the impact on the company's production targets and the cause of the rig's instability are expected once the situation stabilizes.