KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The state-owned oil company, Petrojam, says it is conducting a thorough assessment to determine the extent of the damage caused by a fire at one of its plants on Tuesday night. There were no reports of injuries.
In a statement, Petrojam said the blaze started shortly after 00 pm (local time) and that its team acted swiftly to initiate emergency protocols and successfully controlled the situation.
“To ensure the safety of our personnel and prevent further escalation, we have decided to shut down the affected plant temporarily,” the company said, adding, “Cooling operations are currently underway to expedite the process and restore normalcy as soon as possible.”
It said, “as investigations continue and damage assessments progress, we will provide timely updates to keep our stakeholders informed”.
Petrojam has sought to reassure consumers that it maintains a substantial reserve of products, ensuring an uninterrupted supply to meet market demands.
“We understand the concern this incident may raise for our valued customers and stakeholders. Petrojam maintains a substantial reserve of products that will ensure an uninterrupted supply to meet market demands. We remain committed to serving our customers with the same level of excellence they have come to expect from us,” it added.
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