An oil leak in the Baltic Sea near Lithuania’s Butinge Oil Import Terminal has prompted an extensive inquiry into the cause of the oil spill and its reverse effect on the environment.
According to Lithuania’s Environmental Protection Department, Orlen Lietuva, a Polish Oil Refiner’s subsidiary, reported the incident to the authorities, estimating its volume to be around 300 litres. However, a further investigation later revealed a much larger leak, measuring 9km by 2km and comprising at least...