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Oil company fixing pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand after failure to mend a valve
13 Sept 23:33 Key points summarised by AI
- Star Petroleum Refining Plc (SPRC) has revised its repair plan for a ruptured submarine oil pipeline, now focusing on sealing two breaks with special adhesive material, a process estimated to take eight days.
- The company abandoned its previous attempt to fix a failed valve with sealant after it failed a pressure test, expressing concerns about potential residual oil leaks.
- Over 36,540 litres of residual crude oil, significantly more than initially estimated, have been removed from the pipeline following two major spills off Rayong province.
- The ruptures caused two oil spills on January 25th and February 10th, leading to oil washing ashore on Mae Ram Phueng beach, prompting its closure and a ban on fishing.
