Transpetro continues with contingency work on the pipeline that was targeted for criminal theft activity last Friday (5/15) in the Agaraú region, in São José dos Pinhais (PR). The violation of the pipeline by the criminals caused an ethanol and gasoline leak that was readily contained by the company without victims or injuries. The fuel supply in the market is not compromised due to the crime. The company is executing the containment of the fuel that leaked from the pipeline and the repair of the installations. The operations of the pipeline continue suspended.
Transpetro is performing constant monitoring of the quality of the soil and water from reservoirs and wells in the region. The recovery and cleaning activities are being conducted continuously by the teams mobilized to handle the event, with the uses of containment barriers, in addition to ten vacuum equipped trucks and six tank trucks for recovery of the leaked oil. All work is being executed in partnership with the environmental agency, Civil Defense and Fire Department. As a function of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is taking increased precautions for the protection of the health of employees in the field for repair activities.
Transpetro cooperates with the investigations by security agencies prevent these criminal activities and has enhanced coordination with external agencies to assist in combatting such activities in an integrated manner, in addition to constantly investing in the development of monitoring technologies.
The company reiterates the importance of the support and engagement of the community by means of the reporting channel, the 168 number. Confidentiality is assured, the call is free and the phone line operates 24/7. All residents may call in the event they detect any suspicious activity in the easement strip and surrounding areas, such as people or heavy vehicles operating near the pipelines or a strong fuel odor. The company also makes available WhatsApp number (21) 999920-168, through which the resident may contribute by sending images and videos.