Pollution Control Agency Removes Oil Contamination at Bangkok Data Center
Authorities removed oil contamination discovered in a Bangkok data center's holding tank and drainage pipes that threatened to flow into Rama 9 canal, with cleanup and environmental testing expected to follow.
At 10 a.m. on September 6, Dr. Surin Vorakitdhammrung, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department, announced that his agency is working with Huai Khwang District Office to oversee the treatment and disposal of wastewater and oil-contaminated sediment at DAMAC Digital Thailand (BKK 01) in the Rama 9 area. Contamination was found in the company's internal holding tank and public drainage pipes, posing a risk of oil flowing into Rama 9 canal.
The data center has contracted Genko Limited to remove all oil-contaminated waste. Inside the facility, sand barriers will contain the contaminated water and sediment, and oil-removal chemicals will be applied before all wastewater is extracted by truck for proper treatment. Outside the facility, sand barriers will block the drainage pipe leading to Rama 9 canal, oil residue inside the pipe will be cleaned, and all water will be removed for treatment. Genko confirmed that all water generated during the internal and external cleaning process will be extracted and treated, with no discharge to the environment.
"After cleanup is complete, the department will re-measure environmental conditions in the holding tank and drainage pipes, testing for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hydrogen sulfide gas (H₂S), and lower explosive limits (LEL) to assess safety and confirm proper management," Dr. Surin said, adding that the situation will be continuously monitored to prevent harm to residents and the environment.
