Coronavirus Hits 7 Petrobras Offshore Platforms in Campos basin

Anthony Boadle
Thursday, April 30, 2020

Seven platforms operated by Brazilian oil company Petrobras in the Campos basin have confirmed cases of the coronavirus among its staff, the FUP oil workers union said on Wednesday.

The FUP will ask oil industry regulator ANP and health authorities to halt work on the platforms with the most cases, adding that the Campos platforms with infected personnel are P-26, P-50, P-18, P-35, P-20, P-33 and P-62. 


(Reporting by Anthony Boadle; editing by Jonathan Oatis)


Categories: Energy Industry News Activity South America Safety & Security

Related Stories

Petrobras and Shell Raise Stakes in Brazil’s Atapu and Mero Pre-Salt Fields

Shell, Equinor Form ‘Largest’ Independent UK North Sea Oil and Gas Producer

Equinor Books Axess for Riser Replacement Job in North Sea

Current News

Bloomberg News Reports Shell is Looking for a Buyer for Brazilian Oilfield Cluster

Shell is in advanced discussions to buy LLOG Exploration, say sources. The deal will cost more than $3 billion.

ESG Completes Service Operation Vessel Conversion for HOS

Orbital Marine Power Secures $9.31m Investment

Subscribe for OE Digital E‑News