Shell Pipeline Leak in Singapore Releases 30-40 Tonnes of Oil into Sea

Authorities and Shell are collaborating on a cleanup operation following a 9.5-hour oil spill near Bukom Island.

The oil spill occurred from a Shell land-based pipeline between Bukom Island and Bukom Kecil, starting early Sunday morning and lasting 9.5 hours.
Singaporean agencies, including the Maritime and Port Authority, have deployed containment booms and anti-pollution crafts to manage the spill.
As a precaution, public advisories against swimming and water activities have been issued for several beaches, including East Coast Park and Kusu Island.
No oil has been detected near key desalination plants, and seawater quality remains normal, ensuring continued plant operations.
Shell is assessing the spill's volume and cause, while authorities remain vigilant for any new oil sightings along Singapore's coast.