Heritage Petroleum Company Limited (Heritage) has confirmed that repair and restoration work has been completed at the 12” Trunk pipeline in the New Cut Channel area, South Oropouche, Woodland, which experienced a leak last Thursday 7 March 2024.

Through a press statement, the company disclosed that the affected pipeline was repaired within hours and returned to service that evening. The Heritage Emergency Response Team continued to monitor the impacted pipeline to ensure no further leaks before completing restoration work.

“Final grading and landscaping work was completed yesterday (11 March 2024), and a sand barrier was laid along the wayleave to mitigate further risk of wildfires encroaching on the pipeline.

Heritage remains committed to upholding the highest safety standards, environmental stewardship, and operational efficiency. The company extends its gratitude to all involved parties for their swift response and collaboration throughout this process.”