KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 16): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has confirmed that a fire incident took place at the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) near Lawas on Wednesday (Nov 16).
The incident was believed to have involved a third-party contractor performing work unrelated to SSGP operations nearby the pipeline’s right-of-way area, said the national oil and gas company.
“A police report has been lodged with regard to this incident. To this end, an investigation will commence in earnest,” it said in a statement.
Petronas said it has mobilised its emergency response team to the area and will work closely with all relevant authorities to take the necessary action and preventive measures to contain the situation, and safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
Media reports said one person was killed and two others injured after the SSGP in Long Ugui, Lawas exploded at about 2pm.
The incident came just less than a month after a fire and explosion took place at the Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor. No casualties were reported.