Foul odour causes evacuation of Petrotrin employees

In a media release yesterday, the State-owned oil company said a line leak had been “detected and contained” at the sprawling oil refinery.

“Further, investigations were conducted in response to reports of hydrocarbon odours affecting employees at its Administration Headquarters and environs,” Petrotrin stated, and noted that staff members had been evacuated as a “precautionary measure.” “As a precautionary measure and to minimise discomfort to these employees, these offices were evacuated and HSE personnel conducted air quality tests. This exercise continues today,” the company stated adding that all of the regulatory bodies had been notified including the Ministry of Energy.