Clean Up Underway After Oil Spill In Woodland

Clean up efforts are taking place in Woodland, South Trinidad after reports of an oil spill earlier today. Heritage Petroleum confirms the spill was emanating from its 16-inch trunk pipeline in the vicinity Of New Cut Channel, Woodland. The oil company says the pipeline was isolated, and is in the process of being clamped. Heritage Petroleum says it is mobilising all available resources including the services of specialised oil spill response contractors to clean up the affected areas, and a wildlife rescue, conservation and rehabilitation team was also engaged. Additionally, booms are being deployed along the Godineau River to restrict further spread downstream. The company says it is conducting ongoing surveillance to ensure the totality of the spill is contained.