Oil pipeline leak causes environmental pollution in Shabwa

SHABWA, Aug. 24 (YPA)  – An oil leak occurred in one of the pipelines transporting crude oil in Shabwa province, southeastern Yemen, local sources said on Wednesday.

According to the source, a large oil leak happened in the pipeline that extends to Al-Nushimah oil port in ‘Aram Al Jassar’ area of Habban district.

The sources attributed the oil leak to pipeline wear and tear, indicating its end-of-life lifespan and unsuitability for use.

People in Habban and surrounding districts have long complained of environmental pollution due to oil flow from the pipeline, while the company operating the pipeline and the local authority in Shabwa alike ignore the problem.

YPA