Small oil spill at Delimara power station

An oil spill at Delimara power station today caused no environmental damage, Enemalta said this afternoon.

It explained that during a routine water draining operation on one of the storage tanks at Delimara power station, a small amount of water and gasoil was accidentally spilled on the concrete floor. Enemalta personnel immediately initiated procedures to contain the spillage, the corporation said.

It said the spill was minimal at an estimated 10 cubic metres of gasoil and has been successfully collected.

"The spillage was fully contained within the concrete lined tank bund protecting the tank and no damage to the surrounding environment or underground seepage has been registered. No personnel were injured and no type of damage has been sustained to any equipment."

Competent authorities including the Malta Resources Authority, MEPA, the Health and Safety Authority and the Civil Protection Department were immediately informed.