Energy Dept clears FPIC in Makati condo gas leak

The Energy Department said Thursday that First Philippine Industrial Corp. (FPIC) has nothing to do with the gas leak at West Tower Condominium in Makati City. Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras said the department agreed with the result of investigation by the Makati government, which cleared the name of FPIC. Nelson Morales, city engineer of Makati, ruled that the management of the West Tower Condominium was negligent in allowing water to accumulate in the basement. FPIC's 117-kilometer pipeline carries gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and aviation fuel from refineries in Batangas to the oil terminal in Pandacan. FPIC operates the largest commercial oil pipeline in the country. —JE, GMANews.TV