Transpetro resumed operations last Monday (5/18) on the pipeline that was targeted for theft by criminals last Friday (5/15) in the Agaraú region, in São José dos Pinhais (PR). The repair of the installations was concluded and the company teams remain at the site to contain the leaked ethanol and gasoline after the pipeline was violated by the perpetrators. There were no victims or injuries in the event and the supply of fuel to the market was not impacted by the crime.
The activities for recovery of the leaked fuel and cleaning of the region are been continuously executed by the teams mobilized to respond to the event, together with the environmental agency, Civil Defense and Fire Department. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic. the company is taking increased precautions to protect 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.