Oil leak has stopped and clean-up effort has been completed
Shell would like to confirm that the oil leak at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Bukom has stopped and we have completed clean-up of the oil sheens which were spotted on December 26, 2024.
We will continue to work closely with the authorities to monitor the situation, and we thank them for their support in managing the incident. We continue to cooperate with the authorities on the investigations, and learn from this incident to improve our safety performance.
Dec 27, 2024
Oil sheens spotted at Shell Energy and Chemical Park Singapore on Bukom are being worked on
Oil sheens were spotted alongside a wharf on December 26, 2024 at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Bukom.
We can confirm that oil sheens were spotted alongside a wharf on December 26, 2024 at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Bukom. This is suspected to be from one of the oil processing units, resulting in some of the refined oil products to be released into the water. We have temporarily shut down one of the oil processing units to investigate this leak. Emergency response specialists have been activated to manage the situation.
Shell is actively working with the relevant authorities to manage the clean-up effort. We have laid absorbent and containment booms, sprayed dispersants in the channel where the cooling water is being discharged and activated an in-built oil skimmer system. Together with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), we have deployed boats to clean up light oil sheens observed off Pulau Bukom using both dispersants and absorbent booms, as well as drones for surveillance. No oil patches are currently observed in the vicinity of Pulau Bukom.
The health and safety of our people and the environment are our top priority as we work on resolving this as quickly as possible.
Last updated on December 28, 2024 (Singapore)
FAQ
What is known about the incident?
What is known about the incident?
There were oil sheens spotted alongside a wharf on December 26, 2024 at Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Bukom, suspected to be from one of the oil processing units. Shell is investigating the cause of the incident and have actively worked with the relevant authorities to manage the clean-up effort.
How much and what oil was leaked?
How much and what oil was leaked?
The suspected leak had resulted in an estimated few tonnes of refined oil products being leaked into the water, together with cooling water discharge. Investigations are underway to ascertain the amount of product leaked into the sea, and sampling is being done to ascertain the exact composition of the oil.
What are the actions that Shell have taken?
What are the actions that Shell have taken?
We have temporarily shut down one of the oil processing units at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Singapore on Bukom to investigate the leak.
Shell have actively worked with the relevant authorities to manage the clean-up effort. We laid absorbent and containment booms, sprayed dispersants and activated an in-built oil skimmer system. Together with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), we deployed boats to clean up light oil sheens observed off Pulau Bukom using both dispersants and absorbent booms, as well as drones for surveillance.
No oil patches have been observed in the vicinity of Pulau Bukom as of December 27, 2024. As a precautionary measure, additional containment and absorbent booms have also been laid out.
Will there be any impact to customers?
Will there be any impact to customers?
Our global trading and supply team is working to minimise impact, if any, and we will engage our customers accordingly.