Cabinet Meeting: Oil Spill in Port Louis: No Contamination Detected Outside Affected Area

The Cabinet has acknowledged the oil spill that occurred on May 8, 2026, in Port Louis, originating from a pipeline of Engen Petroleum (Mauritius) Ltd, which affected the La Paix stream, the Lataniers river, and part of the port channel. The oil spill response plan for the Port of Port Louis was activated immediately.

The Mauritius Ports Authority deployed absorbent booms to contain the spread of the oil, while ...