The constant oil spills reported by Falcón fishermen in the last two years are proof that the Zulia-Falcón Supply Project (Sufaz), which supplies oil and gas to the Paraguaná Refining Complex (CRP), is in a very bad shape, in total disrepair.
By La Patilla
Jul 10, 2022
This Sunday, a third gas leak in the pipelines was reported by the fishermen of the Falcón State, meanwhile 12 crude oil spills were recorded. The fishermen detailed that the gas leak was first observed this Saturday and is located 1,800 meters from the shore of Tiguadare.
Fishermen from the area say that the situation is worrying and PDVSA has not provided solutions despite the fact that the constant oil spills and gas leaks have been reported for two years. They point out that the pipeline is in such poor condition that it has bulged up in several areas and this has caused the boats to collide with them, causing material and human losses.
Also the constant spills have caused the damage of the marine ecosystem and also the fish have moved away. Now, they have to go much deeper into the sea to be able to fish, a situation that is complicated by the lack of gasoline and the fact that the boats are not in good repair.
Oil spills have also been denounced by environmental organizations and they state that recovering the marine ecosystem is a long-term process.
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