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📷 at the bassens oil depot (gironde), blocked by farmers: “The idea is to stay”
On the night of Wednesday january 7 to Thursday January 8, convoys of Rural Coordination (CR) from the departments of Landes, Pyrénées Atlantique, Lot-et-Garonne and Gironde converged on Bassens, near Bordeaux, to block the oil storage site, despite the ban on tractor convoys put in place by the prefect of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Etienne Guyot. Several roundabouts on the site are closed to traffic, and diversions have been put in place.
farmers block access to the “Docks des Petroles d’Ambès” oil depot on a roundabout in Bassens (Gironde), during a presentation organized by Rural coordination (CR), on January 8, 2026.
Since early Thursday morning, no tanker trucks have left the Bassens depot, which provides logistics services on behalf of the various petroleum product distributors. It manages the reception, storage and loading of fuels, biofuels, additives for service stations, resellers and for aviation, for a volume which corresponds to 5% of the volume consumed in France.
French Authorities Mobilize as Oil Tanker Collision Sparks Fears of Spill
French authorities are responding to a collision between two oil tankers near Bordeaux, France, on Wednesday, January 8, 2026. The incident occurred at the Docks des Pétroles d’Ambès in Bassens, Gironde, prompting concerns about a potential oil spill. Emergency crews are currently working to assess the damage and contain any leaks.
What We Know:
- The collision involved two oil tankers at the Ambès oil depot.
- Authorities have initiated emergency protocols to prevent environmental damage.
- Details regarding the cause of the collision and the extent of any oil leakage are still emerging.
“A number of” response teams are on site,according to Le Monde. “Sources say” that containment booms are being deployed around the tankers as a precautionary measure.
“Recently”, officials stated they are prioritizing the safety of personnel and the protection of the surrounding surroundings. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.