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Massive Oil Spill Near Berlin: 200,000 Liters Released

12/11/2025

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The Brandenburg state Environment Ministry reported a significant oil spill from a pipeline accident near Gramzow, north of Berlin.
Approximately 200,000 liters of oil escaped, forming a fountain due to high pressure.
Emergency services are on-site with about 100 fire department officers and 25 company employees involved in cleanup.
The PCK oil refinery near the Polish border processes 11.5 million metric tons annually.

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The Brandenburg state Environment Ministry reported a significant oil spill from a pipeline accident near Gramzow, north of Berlin.
Approximately 200,000 liters of oil escaped, forming a fountain due to high pressure.
Emergency services are on-site with about 100 fire department officers and 25 company employees involved in cleanup.
The PCK oil refinery near the Polish border processes 11.5 million metric tons annually.