March 2, 2017: On 2017 March 01, Petrotrin officials detected and contained a line leak at its Pointe-a-Pierre refinery. Further investigations were conducted in response to reports of hydrocarbon odours affecting employees at its Administration Headquarters and environs.
As a precautionary measure and to minimize discomfort to these employees, these offices were evacuated and HSE personnel conducted air quality tests. This exercise continues today (March 2, 2017).
All regulatory bodies have been notified.
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For further information please contact:
The Corporate Communications Department
Petrotrin
868-658-4200