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2000 Liters of Mineral Oil Leaked from NGCP Submarine Cable in Leyte

2000 Liters of Mineral Oil Leaked from NGCP Submarine Cable in Leyte

First seen 9 Nov 2026, 22:39 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •November 9, 2026 at 22:40 UTC
  • •2,000 liters of mineral oil leaked from an NGCP submarine cable in Leyte.
  • •Philippine Coast Guard contained and recovered most of the leaked oil.
  • •Local fishers demand compensation for potential income loss due to the spill.

On November 4, 2026, approximately 2,000 liters of mineral oil leaked from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines' (NGCP) Submarine Cable No. 7 off Tabango, Leyte. The leak was detected five meters offshore during low tide, prompting a response from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). By November 9, the PCG had contained and recovered an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 liters of oil using containment booms and absorbent materials. The incident has raised concerns among local fisherfolk, who are seeking compensation for potential income loss. NGCP is currently investigating the cause of the leak, but no findings have been announced yet. The Leyte-Cebu interconnection line remains operational, with no reported interruptions to transmission service.

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Timeline

2026-11-04
Oil leak detected
NGCP detected a leak of 2,000 liters of mineral oil from Submarine Cable No. 7 off Tabango, Leyte.
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2026-11-05
Source of leak traced
NGCP personnel traced the source of the leak to the damaged section of the cable early in the morning.
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2026-11-09
Recovery efforts ongoing
PCG reported recovery of 250 kilograms of oil-contaminated waste from the shoreline, with additional recovery efforts continuing.
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Common questions

What caused the oil leak?
The cause of the leak is currently under investigation by NGCP, and no findings have been announced yet.
How much oil was recovered?
The Philippine Coast Guard has contained and recovered an estimated 1,500 to 2,000 liters of mineral oil.
Are local fishers affected?
Yes, local fisherfolk are concerned about potential income loss and are demanding compensation from NGCP.