GPL contains “minor” fuel spill at Kingston

An oil spill was discovered on Wednesday within the compound of the Guyana Power and Light (GPL Inc) Inc Kingston Power Complex.

GPL’s Kingston Complex (file photo)

A small amount of oil has seeped into the Demerara River, the company said in a press release.
Since the discovery, GPL personnel expedited industry-standard safety, health, and environmental procedures to contain the spill.
“The general public is hereby reassured that GPL’s efforts to contain the spill have thus far proven successful,” the power company said.
GPL said it wished to advise the general public that the utility company embraced industry-standard fuel management practices and a thorough investigation would be conducted to prevent a reoccurrence.