An explosion in Power Barge 102 triggered an oil spill in Iloilo Strait last July 3, 2020. It affected coastal areas in Bo. Obrero, Lapuz where it is located and has reached other communities and even Guimaras Island Province. Reports verified by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) indicated that 268,948.61 liters of bunker oil were spilled and about 95 percent of the oil had been recovered by by AC Energy Philippines. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) in Region 6 discussed with AC Energy the different mitigating measures and actions for efficient and fast clean-up operations.

Cleanup methods for oil spill. (2020, August 1-2). Daily Guardian, pp. 8, 10.