Over 100,000 Liters of Oil Spilled After Leak at BR Distributor Pump

Written by Valdemar Medeiros

Published on 21/12/2020 at 12:25

Vazamento na BR distribuidora

Seja o primeiro a reagir!

The Oil Spill Caused by a Leak in the BR Distribuidora Pump Caused a Moment of Panic in the Region.

Last Saturday (19), an oil leak in one of the BR Distribuidora pumps, which was privatized by the federal government in 2019, caused a disruption near REGAP – Ministro Gabriel Passos Refinery, in Betim. According to a report from Sindipetro/MG on Sunday (20), at least 100,000 liters of spilled oil reached the Pintados creek and moved toward the Ibirité lagoon.

BR Distribuidora Claims That at Least 300 Liters of Oil Were Spilled

BR Distribuidora argues that only 300 liters of oil were spilled. The incident occurred during the operation of diesel oil pumping at the Betim terminal (TEBET).

According to the union, the oil spill that reached the Pintados creek contaminated the watercourse flowing through the REGAP area. The union also claims that the volume of the oil spill from BR Distribuidora corresponds to more than three times the fuel carried by a tanker truck.

ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW

Major Oil, Gas, and Energy Event Will Take Place in Brazil: Macaé Energy Will Gather Petrobras, Equinor, Prio, Among Other Suppliers and Energy Executives for Business, Networking, and Employment Opportunities

The Technical Agenda and the Fair in the City of Macaé Should Boost Discussions on Investments, Energy Transition, and Development of the Oil, Gas, and Energy Chain in the National...

Paulo Nogueira

Since the oil spill, a team from Petrobras, which is active in the safety, environment, and health sector at Regap, has been active in the area to contain the oil spill.

“Around 6 AM, there was a leak from a pump seal. BR Distribuidora is not along with the Ministro Gabriel Passos Refinery; it is nearby. The oil crossed over, fell into the Pintados creek, which runs through Regap, and was headed toward the Ibirité lagoon. Petrobras is implementing contingency measures to ensure that the oil does not reach the lagoon. There has not yet been a measurement to know if it reached the lagoon, and the situation is not fully under control. If it reaches the lagoon, the oil will hit the Paraopeba River, which would be the biggest problem,” said the general coordinator of Sindipetro, Alexandre Finamori.

Over 100,000 Liters of Oil Spilled After Leak at BR Distributor Pump

The Oil Spill Caused by a Leak in the BR Distribuidora Pump Caused a Moment of Panic in the Region.

Read Also

BR Distribuidora Claims That at Least 300 Liters of Oil Were Spilled

Major Oil, Gas, and Energy Event Will Take Place in Brazil: Macaé Energy Will Gather Petrobras, Equinor, Prio, Among Other Suppliers and Energy Executives for Business, Networking, and Employment Opportunities

A “silent skill” is allowing Brazilians to earn up to R$ 22,000 per month without a degree and become indispensable for companies that rely on millions of data to survive.

Diagnostic test

Billions of barrels on the equatorial margin could lead Amapá to double its oil production in Brazil — the state wants to enter the route of companies in the Campos Basin, attract investments, and boost jobs and businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Without bricks, without cement, and without endless construction: the cardboard house that is assembled in modules and can be moved.

Billions of barrels on the equatorial margin could lead Amapá to double its oil production in Brazil — the state aims to enter the route of companies in the Campos Basin, attract investments, and boost jobs and businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Without bricks, without cement, and without endless construction: the cardboard house that is assembled in modules and can be moved.

Government unlocks R$ 554 million for a highway that has been requested for decades and accelerates the duplication of BR.

A “silent skill” is allowing Brazilians to earn up to R$ 22,000 per month without a degree and become indispensable for companies that rely on millions of data to survive.

Spain surprises the world by erecting 62 artificial dunes, mixing sand with natural remains of posidonia, and causing the structure to lose only 1.4% of its volume in 1 year.

Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute found that if a human uses robotic arms to flip a pancake 300 times in an afternoon, the robot learns to do it on its own the next morning, and this is currently the most promising method to solve the biggest bottleneck in modern robotics.

Goodbye iron: a common item in households is starting to lose space to technology that smooths clothes in minutes without an ironing board and with less energy consumption.

With 16 Bulava missiles, improvements in acoustic stealth, and a design focused on silent patrols, Russia’s nuclear submarine was born to ensure Moscow’s invisible retaliation and has become one of the pillars of its maritime strength.

Over 100,000 Liters of Oil Spilled After Leak at BR Distributor Pump

The Oil Spill Caused by a Leak in the BR Distribuidora Pump Caused a Moment of Panic in the Region.

Read Also

BR Distribuidora Claims That at Least 300 Liters of Oil Were Spilled

Major Oil, Gas, and Energy Event Will Take Place in Brazil: Macaé Energy Will Gather Petrobras, Equinor, Prio, Among Other Suppliers and Energy Executives for Business, Networking, and Employment Opportunities

A “silent skill” is allowing Brazilians to earn up to R$ 22,000 per month without a degree and become indispensable for companies that rely on millions of data to survive.

Diagnostic test

Billions of barrels on the equatorial margin could lead Amapá to double its oil production in Brazil — the state wants to enter the route of companies in the Campos Basin, attract investments, and boost jobs and businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Without bricks, without cement, and without endless construction: the cardboard house that is assembled in modules and can be moved.

Billions of barrels on the equatorial margin could lead Amapá to double its oil production in Brazil — the state aims to enter the route of companies in the Campos Basin, attract investments, and boost jobs and businesses in the oil and gas sector.

Without bricks, without cement, and without endless construction: the cardboard house that is assembled in modules and can be moved.

Government unlocks R$ 554 million for a highway that has been requested for decades and accelerates the duplication of BR.

Brazilian giant expands borders in the Southeast: Petrobras confirms new oil discovery in ultra-deep waters in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin.

Alert in the global energy market: Severe tropical cyclone hits the coast and disrupts gas production at major plants in Australia, threatening global supply.

Petrobras finds high-quality oil in the pre-salt at 113 km from RJ and reignites expectations about strategic reserves in the Campos Basin.

Ocyan opens registrations for startups focused on innovation in the oil and gas sector and will select projects for Innovation Day with the support of Nexio.

Petrobras announces new oil discovery in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin and reinforces Brazil’s prominence with high-quality reserves that can increase production and energy revenues.

A “silent skill” is allowing Brazilians to earn up to R$ 22,000 per month without a degree and become indispensable for companies that rely on millions of data to survive.

Spain surprises the world by erecting 62 artificial dunes, mixing sand with natural remains of posidonia, and causing the structure to lose only 1.4% of its volume in 1 year.

Researchers at the Toyota Research Institute found that if a human uses robotic arms to flip a pancake 300 times in an afternoon, the robot learns to do it on its own the next morning, and this is currently the most promising method to solve the biggest bottleneck in modern robotics.

Goodbye iron: a common item in households is starting to lose space to technology that smooths clothes in minutes without an ironing board and with less energy consumption.

With 16 Bulava missiles, improvements in acoustic stealth, and a design focused on silent patrols, Russia’s nuclear submarine was born to ensure Moscow’s invisible retaliation and has become one of the pillars of its maritime strength.