2014 Evrona Oil Spill
In December 2014, a breached oil pipeline affected the Evrona nature reserve in Israel. During the event, Cedre and ISPRA provided technical advice in the framework of the MAU.
Coordinates | Lat. 29.6748, Long. 35.0071 |
Date | 4 December 2014 |
Country | Israel |
Location | Be'er Ora |
Cause | Oil or gas leak |
Oil type | Crude oil |
Quantity spilled | 3-5 milion liters |
On 4 December 2014, the Trans-Israel pipeline which is an oil pipeline in Israel was breached in the vicinity of Be’er Ora Israel following failed maintenance work.
Millions of litres of crude oil leaking from the pipeline damaged the Evrona nature reserve in southern Israel. Oil slicks spread over 5 miles, leading to the temporary closure of the main road to Eilat.
20,000 tonnes of contaminated soil were removed for treatment, and barriers were erected to prevent the oil from spreading to additional territories. Air quality tests were conducted.