Offshore oil spill threatens beaches in eastern Thailand

Published January 26, 2022 2:59 AM

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s navy is working to clean up a spill of as much as 128 tons (160,000 liters) of crude oil that leaked from a pipeline in the Gulf of Thailand. The spill is near the country’s Eastern Seaboard industrial area but an official with the Pollution Control Department said some of the oil could hit beaches by Friday if it’s not dispersed before then. The Star Petroleum Refining Public Co. said the leak happened Tuesday night at an offshore mooring station, and was stanched shortly after midnight. The company says it expects to completely disperse the oil slick.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Business

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.