Pertamina Pipeline, Balikpapan Bay, Borneo; Indonesia
Indonesia | 2018-Apr-02
Initial Notification: On March 31, 2018, a pipeline rupture at the Indonesian port city of Balikpapan, on the island of Borneo, resulted in a major crude oil spill into Balikpapan Bay. The pipeline belongs to the state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina. This Hotline has been opened to share information. NOAA has not yet been contacted for any support.
Incident Details
Primary threat: | Oil |
Latitude (approximate): | 1° 16.73′ South |
Longitude (approximate): | 116° 48.73′ East |