Transneft refuted the information over an oil spill accident that was reportedly occurred at a site of Eastern Siberia - Pacific Ocean (ESPO) pipeline. The flow of oil through the pipeline was discontinued after emergency report. As of now it has been restored, Igor Demin, spokesman for Transneft said in an interview with Novosti RIA.
 
Earlier reports said the oil was released from the ESPO pipeline in Olyekminsky region of Yakutia onto the ground and contaminated some 500 sq m.