Heritage condemns pipeline sabotage after Barrackpore leak

Heritage Petroleum Company Limited is responding to what it believes is an act of sabotage following a hydrocarbon leak discovered along GT Road, Barrackpore today. The company said preliminary assessments indicate a section of pipeline approximately six feet in length had been detached triggering spill response measures after activating its Incident Command System.

Emergency teams deployed vacuum trucks and heavy machinery to recover spilled product while containment booms were placed in a nearby watercourse. The company has engaged residents and stakeholders to provide updates and support while conducting air quality monitoring as a precaution. Heritage strongly condemned sabotage acts warning they threaten public safety the environment and national energy infrastructure. The company said it has increased security and monitoring of its assets following the incident.

The matter has been referred to law enforcement and investigations are ongoing. Regulatory agencies including the Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries and the Environmental Management Authority have been notified. Heritage reaffirmed its commitment to full remediation and continued updates as the response progresses.

The company noted that its Incident Command System remains fully activated to ensure coordinated response efforts across technical environmental and safety teams. Officials said continuous monitoring will remain in place until the affected area is fully stabilized and environmental risks are reduced. Heritage also said it is working closely with national agencies to strengthen safeguards and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Residents in nearby communities have been advised to remain alert and follow official guidance as assessments continue. Heritage said transparency remains a priority and updates will be shared with stakeholders as verified information becomes available. The company reiterated its condemnation of sabotage and emphasized the importance of protecting critical national energy infrastructure.

Investigations by law enforcement agencies continue as officials seek to determine those responsible for the incident. Heritage added that it remains committed to environmental restoration community engagement and safe operations across all its assets while continuing to support national efforts to secure the energy sector against further threats. The company said it will continue monitoring and reporting developments closely going forward to stakeholders daily.