Heritage Petroleum Company Limited has confirmed that the company responded to a report of hydrocarbons observed in the Guayaguayare Field last Saturday 11th February 2023,

According to the company, the source of the leak was identified, and the 10-inch trunk pipeline was repaired using a pipeline clamp. The identified leak was not in close proximity to nor has it impacted any populated communities.

According to a statement from Hertiage its Oil Spill Response Team immediately mobilised resources for containment and recovery of the spilt hydrocarbons, and commencement of restoration of the impacted area.

“Wildlife surveillance and rescue crews were also deployed to survey and assess the area. In keeping with its oil spill response protocols, Heritage also continues to undertake intermittent air quality testing within the affected area. Levels continue to read within acceptable parameters,” the statement further noted.

The incident was also reported to the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries (MEEI) and the Environmental Management Authority (EMA) and Heritage continues to keep both agencies abreast of the situation.