Leak detected on Polish section of Druzhba pipeline supplying oil to Germany, one of two lines operating

MOSCOW. Oct 12 (Interfax) - Polish pipeline operator Pern detected an oil leak Tuesday evening on one of the two strings of the western section of the Druzhba pipeline, about 70 km from Plock.

This is the branch that supplies oil to Germany, Pern said. The reasons for the leak are not known at this time. The damaged section of pipeline has been shut off, but the second line is operating without change, the company said.

The other elements of Pern's infrastructure, including the section along which oil delivered by tanker is transported to Germany, is operating normally, the company said.