The U.S. Coast Guard has confirmed that no oil sheen remains off the coast of Huntington Beach, California, following the cleanup of an oil spill discovered on Friday. An overflight conducted on Sunday showed that the spill had been effectively addressed.
Recovery efforts led to the collection of approximately 322 liters of oil from the ocean, with offshore recovery assets being demobilized. Additionally, shoreline cleanup teams have removed around 363 kilograms of oily waste and tar balls from the beaches, ensuring the area is safe for the public.
The initial detection of the oil spill occurred about 4.5 kilometers off Huntington Beach, near two drilling platforms. Beta Offshore, a subsidiary of Amplify Energy Corp, reported a potential spill of produced water from its offshore Platform Elly, which prompted the shutdown of a pipeline. However, Amplify Energy stated on Friday that there was no indication the oil sheen was related to its operations.
An investigation into the cause of the oil spill is currently underway, as authorities work to prevent future incidents and maintain the integrity of the coastal environment.
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U.S. Coast Guard says no oil sheen seen off California after spill
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