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Coast Guard recovers 250 kilos of oil waste from NGCP cable leak in Leyte
The Philippine Coast Guard has retrieved oil-contaminated materials from a shoreline in Leyte following an underwater cable incident involving the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. Cleanup operations continued this week as authorities assessed the environmental impact.
LSN Philippines ·
TACLOBAN CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has recovered 250 kilograms of oil-contaminated materials from the shoreline of Barangay Tugas in Tabango, Leyte, in response to an oil leak from an underwater submarine cable operated by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.
The Marine Environmental Protection Unit-Western Leyte conducted the recovery operation and continued cleanup efforts on the affected coastline. The incident prompted authorities to mobilize response teams to prevent further environmental damage and contain the spread of oil waste along the shore.
The exact cause of the cable leak and the extent of environmental impact remain under investigation. The NGCP operates critical power transmission infrastructure throughout the archipelago, and any disruption to submarine cables can affect electricity distribution to affected regions.
Cleanup operations remained ongoing as of reporting, with authorities monitoring the shoreline for additional oil residue. The incident highlights the potential environmental risks associated with underwater infrastructure in Philippine waters and the importance of regular maintenance protocols for critical energy facilities.