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Oil spill from SOCAR underwater pipeline near Azerbaijan coast in Caspian Sea
Azerbaijan's state oil company SOCAR reported an oil spill in the waters between Pirallahi Island and Dubendi beach on the Caspian Sea coast. According to the company, the leak originated from one of the underwater pipelines of the Azneft production association.
TL;DR
- SOCAR reported an oil spill in the Caspian Sea near Azerbaijan.
- The source was identified as a damaged underwater pipeline from the Azneft production association.
- Oil transport through the pipeline has been stopped.
- Divers found mechanical damage, possibly from an anchor.
- SOCAR is working with the Ministry of Emergency Situations on cleanup.