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Approximately 82,000 liters of oil spilled during transfer on a barge on the Danube, about 20 km from the Serbian capital Belgrade, causing a risk of pollution of the river, confirmed Thursday for…
The leak took place during a transfer to a barge on Monday, 21 April. "The fuel is currently contained in a protective barrier surrounding the barge," said the Vojvodina Environmental Protection Secretariat.
Risk of major pollution in the Danube! About 20 kilometers from the Serbian capital Belgrade, almost 82,000 liters of oil spilled during the transfer on a barge. The incident occurred at the refinery in the port of Pancevo and, according to authorities, was believed to have occurred due to human error. It is not known at the moment what impact it will have on the environment, but samples have been taken from several locations for analysis.
More than 80,000 litres of oil spilled around a barge on Danube in Serbia
Belgrade (AFP) April 24, 2025 Around 82,000 litres of oil were spilled during a transfer to a barge on the Danube about 20 kilometres (12 miles) downstream from Serbia's capital Belgrade, officials analysing water samples confirmed on Thursday. The oil ended up in a containment barrier and officials are checking whether it has leaked into the river, said the Secretariat for Environmental Protection of Vojvodina, the prov
About 82,000 liters of oil leaked into the Danube during transport on a barge, about 20 km from the Serbian capital Belgrade, causing a risk of pollution of the river, the…More...
response from Belgrade: Nikos Pelpas The General Prosecutor's Office of the city of Pancevo has ordered an investigation into the spill of 82,000 liters of oil into the Danube. The spill occurred on Monday, April 21, during the transfer of oil from the Pancevo refineries to a floating barge belonging to Naftachem, a petroleum company based in Novi Sad. According to initial information, the spill was most likely caused by the negligence of the ba…
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