Bangkok Oil Leak Suspected to be Old Oil, Data Center Link Denied

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has provided an update on the oil leak incident occurring in a drainage pipe near Chuenpleng Road, under the elevated highway on Rama 3 Road. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt suggested that the issue is likely due to residual old oil being pushed out by rainwater, rather than a rupture in the high-pressure oil pipeline. The affected site involves two 14-inch oil pipes, from which approximately 400,000 liters of oil per hour, equivalent to 25 truckloads, were initially flowing. Relevant agencies have been working collaboratively to address the problem. Investigations so far have not found any leaks in the pipes themselves, although oil seepage continues. Current efforts are focused on determining if there are voids where old oil might be stored and understanding the mechanism by which rainwater expels this oil. The pipeline operator confirmed as of 10 PM on the 14th that there were no pipe ruptures. A slight increase in the oil flow was observed around 4:30 AM after rainfall. A meeting is scheduled for this morning to analyze the leaked oil, ascertain if it is old oil, and identify its type to better understand the cause. The amount of oil seeping out is being continuously monitored and has not increased. Regarding reports of oil leaks within a residential area in Bang Kapi district, the Governor stated that while no official report has been received, officials will be dispatched to investigate. Governor Chadchart firmly denied any connection between the oil leak on Chuenpleng Road and a data center, as no such facility is located in the vicinity. Source: INN News