Vestigo Petroleum confirms fire at West Lutong Vent A offshore Sarawak

Key highlights
  • A fire occurred at the West Lutong Vent A (WLV-A) offshore Sarawak facility at approximately 2:00 p.m. on 28 June 2026.
  • The situation has been brought under control and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
  • There were no injuries or personnel affected, and the incident posed no immediate threat to surrounding communities or the environment.
  • Vestigo is working with relevant authorities and has implemented precautionary measures to manage exposure risk.

Incident

A fire occurred at the West Lutong Vent A (WLV-A) facility offshore Sarawak at approximately 2:00 p.m. on 28 June 2026.

Response and impact

The situation has been brought under control; the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Vestigo is working with relevant authorities and has taken precautionary measures to manage the risk of exposure. There were no injuries or personnel affected, and the incident posed no immediate threat to surrounding communities or the environment.

Source: Petronas

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