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Our Commitment to Minimizing Social and Environmental Impact

On August 23, 2025, an oil pipeline leak occurred in Lioka Village, Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, South Sulawesi. In response, the local government, PT Vale’s Emergency Response Group (ERG), and the community have formed a joint emergency response team to ensure effective containment, mitigation, and recovery efforts.

Technical measures are being implemented in a measured and structured manner. Mitigation actions are underway to minimize the impact, while sustainable recovery steps are being prepared to restore both the environment and community well-being.

PT Vale expressed deep concern for this incident and reaffirms its commitment to transparency, regulatory compliance, and open dialogue with all stakeholders.

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk expresses deep concern over the pipeline incident that occurred in Lioka Village, Towuti Subdistrict. We understand that this situation has affected both the environment and the lives of the surrounding community. As part of our responsibility, we have initiated a comprehensive recovery plan that addresses environmental and social aspects, with the primary goal of ensuring safety, sustainability, and reassurance for the community.

Environmental Recovery

  • Pipeline Area: The affected pipeline area has been secured and cleaned. Oil booms and oil traps have been installed to prevent further spread, and containment ponds have been built to collect residual oil.

  • Ecological Restoration 

    • Flora: Assessment and restoration of affected vegetation are underway.  

    • Fauna: Wildlife monitoring is being conducted to ensure habitats remain safe.  

    • Waste Management: Recovered oil and contaminated materials are being safely stored and processed in PT Vale’s licensed hazardous waste facility, in accordance with environmental standards.  

    • Land Management: Soil testing is ongoing. Remediation techniques, including bioremediation, will be applied to restore land health and usability.

Social Recovery

  • Agrarian Support 

    • Rice Fields:PT Vale is working closely with local governments and farming communities to assess the condition of affected rice fields and provide support through soil recovery, replanting assistance, and livelihood protection.  

    • Non-Rice Fields: Other agricultural lands are also being evaluated to ensure all affected livelihoods are considered.

  • Public Facilities 

    • Access: Roads and pathways to affected areas are being repaired to ensure safe access for residents and recovery teams.  

    • Irrigation Channels and Dam: PT Vale is inspecting and cleaning irrigation channels and nearby dams to ensure they remain safe and functional. Structural assessments are being conducted, and any necessary repairs will be coordinated with local authorities.

This recovery plan reflects PT Vale’s commitment to assure the community that recovery efforts are thorough, collaborative, and focused on long-term sustainability. We are working hand-in-hand with local authorities and residents to ensure that life in Towuti continues safely and steadily.

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Grievances & Information Center

PT Vale Indonesia has opened a Grievances & Information Center at the Towuti Subdistrict Office to support affected residents.Community members can directly submit questions, feedback, or reports in person.

📞 You can also reach us via our hotline: 0811-4430-1679
💬 We welcome reports, suggestions, and feedback

Towuti Recovery Plan: Restoring Nature, Supporting Communities

As part of our responsibility, we have initiated a comprehensive recovery plan that addresses environmental and social aspects, with the primary goal of ensuring safety, sustainability, and reassurance for the community.

PT Vale Indonesia Tbk expresses deep concern over the pipeline incident that occurred in Lioka Village, Towuti Subdistrict. We understand that this situation has affected both the environment and the lives of the surrounding community. As part of our responsibility, we have initiated a comprehensive recovery plan that addresses environmental and social aspects, with the primary goal of ensuring safety, sustainability, and reassurance for the community.

Environmental Recovery

  • Pipeline Area: The affected pipeline area has been secured and cleaned. Oil booms and oil traps have been installed to prevent further spread, and containment ponds have been built to collect residual oil.

  • Ecological Restoration 

    • Flora: Assessment and restoration of affected vegetation are underway.  

    • Fauna: Wildlife monitoring is being conducted to ensure habitats remain safe.  

    • Waste Management: Recovered oil and contaminated materials are being safely stored and processed in PT Vale’s licensed hazardous waste facility, in accordance with environmental standards.  

    • Land Management: Soil testing is ongoing. Remediation techniques, including bioremediation, will be applied to restore land health and usability.

Social Recovery

  • Agrarian Support 

    • Rice Fields:PT Vale is working closely with local governments and farming communities to assess the condition of affected rice fields and provide support through soil recovery, replanting assistance, and livelihood protection.  

    • Non-Rice Fields: Other agricultural lands are also being evaluated to ensure all affected livelihoods are considered.

  • Public Facilities 

    • Access: Roads and pathways to affected areas are being repaired to ensure safe access for residents and recovery teams.  

    • Irrigation Channels and Dam: PT Vale is inspecting and cleaning irrigation channels and nearby dams to ensure they remain safe and functional. Structural assessments are being conducted, and any necessary repairs will be coordinated with local authorities.

This recovery plan reflects PT Vale’s commitment to assure the community that recovery efforts are thorough, collaborative, and focused on long-term sustainability. We are working hand-in-hand with local authorities and residents to ensure that life in Towuti continues safely and steadily.

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Recovery Progress

The Company held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday, 14 January 2025 in Jakarta, Indonesia.Day 1 | August 23, 2025
Day 1 | August 23, 2025

On August 23 at 07:30 WITA, one of PT Vale Indonesia Tbk’s pipelines sustained damage in Lioka Village, Towuti District, East Luwu Regency. In response, the company promptly activated its Emergency Response Group (ERG), following the government’s declaration of emergency response status from August 23 to September 5.

Initial mitigation efforts included identifying the leak source and the first impacted areas—Point 1 and Point 2, both located in Lioka Village. A containment pond was immediately constructed at the leak site, and oil recovery and cleanup operations commenced in the affected river area.

In coordination with the Towuti District Government, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Environmental Agency (DLH) of East Luwu Regency, police, and military personnel, a joint task force was established and has been working tirelessly since. Beyond technical response, community solidarity provided additional strength. In Malindowe Hamlet, local women opened their kitchens to cook for hundreds of field workers, turning the spirit of togetherness into a driving force for recovery.
  • Hulu: Isolasi pipa yang bocor, Pengerasan jalan, NDT (thickness, penetrant), instal tangga, housekeeping absorbent, penyedotan MFO.
  • Titik 1: Pembersihan MFO di irigasi, penyedotan pond, mobilisasi fuel truck.
  • Titik 2: Pembersihan & penyedotan MFO ke truck.
  • Titik 5: Cleaning area, mobilisasi trashbag, perbaikan pompa.
  • Titik 6: Penyedotan & pengangkatan drum.
  • Titik 7: Bersihkan minyak, angkut drum/trashbag, pasang boom baru.
  • Titik 8 & 9: Pembendungan MFO, penyedotan di sekitar boom.
Day 2 | August 24, 2025
In coordination with the Towuti District Government, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), the Environmental Agency (DLH) of East Luwu Regency, police, and military personnel, a joint task force was established and has been working tirelessly since. Beyond technical response, community solidarity provided additional strength. In Malindowe Hamlet, local women opened their kitchens to cook for hundreds of field workers, turning the spirit of togetherness into a driving force for recovery. Additional affected locations were identified: Point 3 (Lioka Village), Points 4–5 (Baruga Village), Points 6–7 (Langkea Raya Village), Point 8 (Matompi Village), and Point 9 (Timampu Village).
 

The Task Force has undertaken a series of coordinated response actions across multiple locations to mitigate the impact of the pipeline incident:

  • Upstream Area: Isolation of the damaged pipeline, road reinforcement, non-destructive testing (NDT) including thickness and penetrant inspections, installation of access ladders, absorbent housekeeping, and MFO (Marine Fuel Oil) extraction.
  • Point 1: MFO cleanup in irrigation channels, pond extraction, and mobilization of fuel trucks.
  • Point 2: MFO cleanup and extraction into transport trucks.
  • Point 5: Area cleaning, trash bag mobilization, and pump repairs.
  • Point 6: Extraction and removal of drums.
  • Point 7: Oil cleanup, drum and trash bag transport, and installation of new containment booms.
  • Points 8 & 9: MFO containment and extraction around the boom area.
Day 3 | August 25, 2025
PT Vale successfully isolated the leak source and began pipe repair efforts. Containment ponds (pocket ponds) were constructed at several affected points, including Point 9 and the newly added Point 7a. Oil booms were installed to prevent further spread. PT Vale also established a Complaint & Information Center and Health Center at the Towuti Subdistrict Office to receive feedback from the community. PT Vale President Director Bernardus Irmanto visited the site, emphasizing that public safety and environmental recovery are top priorities.
 
 
Day 4 | August 26, 2025
In addition to continuing pipeline cleanup, PT Vale focused on repairing and clearing access roads to recovery points. Absorbent pads were installed at all points, with new handling points added: 2a, 5a, 7b, and 8a. EON solution was sprayed at Points 8 and 9 to bind residual oil. Extracted oil from the river was stored in PT Vale’s hazardous liquid waste (B3) containment facility.
Day 5 | August 26, 2025
PT Vale, together with relevant stakeholders, formed a Monitoring and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Team to map the impact, conduct field assessments, and ensure accountable and measurable follow-up actions. The assessment classified impacts on rice fields, plantations, fish ponds, poultry, livestock, fishermen, and water wells, with severity levels ranging from low to high. A compensation mechanism was formulated to ensure fairness and certainty for affected residents.
Day 6 | August 28, 2025
Residents from affected villages voluntarily joined technical teams in the field to assist with cleanup efforts. East Luwu Regent Irwan Bachri Syam expressed appreciation for the solidarity shown by the community, government, and PT Vale during a press conference held at the Towuti Subdistrict Office, attended by dozens of residents.
Day 7 | August 29, 2025
Up to August 29, 88 official complaints were received through the Towuti Complaint & Information Post and the 24-hour hotline. Of these, more than one-third had been fully resolved, including requests from livestock farmers for tethering ropes and clean water supply for their cows. On the same day, soil and biodiversity experts from IPB and Unhas began visiting the incident site to assess field conditions.
Day 8 | August 30, 2025
PT Vale had received 112 official complaints, nearly 90% of which were submitted directly during field visits. Experts from IPB and Unhas continued their field observations. PT Vale and the community worked hand-in-hand to accelerate cleanup and recovery efforts.
Day 9 | August 31, 2025
The ERG team continued river patrols to clean up oil films. To capture residual oil layers in rivers and lakes, PT Vale utilized EON, a proven environmentally friendly and safe substance. Every two days, residents received supplies for drinking, cooking, and daily activities.
Day 10 | September 1, 2025
PT Vale carried out large-scale clean water distribution and prioritized follow-up on community complaints, particularly regarding health and clean water access in affected areas. Meanwhile, the ERG team added a pocket pond at Point 2 to collect oil before transferring it to PT Vale’s B3 waste processing facility.
Day 11 | September 2, 2025
Cleanup efforts continued through collaboration between PT Vale and the community. By Day 11, 225 residents from six affected villages actively participated in cleaning rivers, drainage systems, and agricultural land: 75 from Lioka, 30 each from Wawondula, Langkea Raya, Matompi, Baruga, and Timampu. The company also responded to community complaints, including providing cattle ropes to prevent livestock from approaching contaminated water. An additional Complaint & Information Post was established in Timampu and began operations.
Day 12 | August 30, 2025

Cleanup efforts in the six affected villages—Lioka, Langkea Raya, Baruga, Wawondula, Matompi, and Timampu—showed tangible results. The Monitoring and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Team began documenting affected land, while access routes to handling points were repaired and cleaned. EON was used to remove oil residues from riverbanks. Further steps focused on continued investigation, contaminated soil cleanup, installation of information boards at affected points, and daily recovery progress reports monitored directly by the East Luwu Environmental Agency.

Day 13 | September 4, 2025
Experts from Sucofindo collected water samples and monitored air pollution for further analysis. Cleanup efforts continued in affected areas, including river cleanup by community groups from the six villages and dozens of workers deployed by PT Vale’s contractor partners.
Day 14 | September 5, 2025
The Regional Government, East Luwu Regent, PT Vale Indonesia, and the community held discussions to determine a resolution scheme for affected areas. Regent Irwan Bachri Syam announced an extension of the emergency response period until September 12, 2025, to allow for the completion of oil cleanup efforts. PT Vale emphasized that its actions go beyond corporate responsibility and are part of a long-term, safe, and sustainable solution. Accordingly, PT Vale prioritizes a scientific approach to resolution and recovery
Day 15 | September 6, 2025
Cleanup efforts at handling points were conducted 24/7 through rotating shifts. Intensive use of EON was carried out at affected points that had already been cleared of oil layers.
Day 16 | September 7, 2025
PT Vale’s President Commissioner, Fauzambi Syahrul Multhazar, visited the site and directly interacted with field teams at several impact handling points. Based on visual monitoring at several downstream points, including Points 9, 10, and 11, oil layers and films were rarely observed.
Day 17 | September 8, 2025
PT Vale’s President Commissioner, Fauzambi Syahrul Multhazar, visited the site and directly interacted with field teams at several impact handling points. Based on visual monitoring at several downstream points, including Points 9, 10, and 11, oil layers and films were rarely observed.
Day 18 | September 9, 2025
PT Vale’s President Commissioner, Fauzambi Syahrul Multhazar, visited the site and directly interacted with field teams at several impact handling points. Based on visual monitoring at several downstream points, including Points 9, 10, and 11, oil layers and films were rarely observed.
Day 19 | September 10, 2025
PT Vale’s President Commissioner, Fauzambi Syahrul Multhazar, visited the site and directly interacted with field teams at several impact handling points. Based on visual monitoring at several downstream points, including Points 9, 10, and 11, oil layers and films were rarely observed.
August 30, 2025
Resident from the affected villages voluntarily joined the technical teams on the ground to help clean up the impacted areas. East Luwu Regent, Irwan Bachri Syam, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of solidarity shown by the community, government, and PT Vale during a press conference held at the Towuti sub-district office, attended by dozens of residents. 
August 31, 2025
Resident from the affected villages voluntarily joined the technical teams on the ground to help clean up the impacted areas. East Luwu Regent, Irwan Bachri Syam, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of solidarity shown by the community, government, and PT Vale during a press conference held at the Towuti sub-district office, attended by dozens of residents. 
September 1, 2025
Resident from the affected villages voluntarily joined the technical teams on the ground to help clean up the impacted areas. East Luwu Regent, Irwan Bachri Syam, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of solidarity shown by the community, government, and PT Vale during a press conference held at the Towuti sub-district office, attended by dozens of residents. 
September 2, 2025
Resident from the affected villages voluntarily joined the technical teams on the ground to help clean up the impacted areas. East Luwu Regent, Irwan Bachri Syam, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of solidarity shown by the community, government, and PT Vale during a press conference held at the Towuti sub-district office, attended by dozens of residents. 
September 3, 2025
Resident from the affected villages voluntarily joined the technical teams on the ground to help clean up the impacted areas. East Luwu Regent, Irwan Bachri Syam, expressed his appreciation for the spirit of solidarity shown by the community, government, and PT Vale during a press conference held at the Towuti sub-district office, attended by dozens of residents. 

News and update

September 10, 2025

Sustainable Recovery: Safeguarding Lake Towuti’s Ecosystem Through Water Quality Testing

PT Vale continues its post-incident recovery efforts following the oil pipeline leak in Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, with a strong emphasis on scientific integrity and collaborative action. On the 19th day of the response, the Company has shifted its focus to ensuring the preservation of water quality in Lake Towuti—one of the region’s most vital environmental assets.   More >>

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PT Vale continues to implement recovery measures following an oil pipeline leak with an open, science-based, and collaborative approach. The company’s primary focus is ensuring safe water quality in the surrounding areas while advancing a transparent, measurable, and auditable recovery process. More>>

10/25/2025
PT Vale continues to prioritize transparency, scientific approaches, and open dialogue with the community. Through a community outreach event held in Timampu Village, the company reinforced its responsible and measured efforts in social and environmental recovery. More>>
10/08/2025
PT Vale reaffirms its commitment to addressing the recent oil pipeline leak incident with responsible, transparent, and equitable solutions. In collaboration with the East Luwu Regency Government, PT Vale held a Symbolic Handover Ceremony for Impact Mitigation Funds for affected communities. More>>
10/02/2025

PT Vale continues its post-incident recovery efforts following the oil pipeline leak in Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, with a strong emphasis on scientific integrity and collaborative action. On the 19th day of the response, the Company has shifted its focus to ensuring the preservation of water quality in Lake Towuti—one of the region’s most vital environmental assets.   More >>

09/10/2025

As part of this ongoing engagement, on 27 October 2025, PT Vale once again convened an open public dialogue, facilitated by Irwan Bachri Syam, Regent of East Luwu, alongside representatives of the East Luwu Regency Government and the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda). More>>

10/27/2025
As part of its transparency principles, PT Vale is working closely with the East Luwu Regency Government and engaging independent experts, including a team from the Disaster Risk Reduction Centre (DRRC) of the University of Indonesia (UI), to conduct regular water quality testing in affected areas. More>>
10/25/2025
As part of its transparency commitment, PT Vale has conducted community outreach and socialization sessions on the compensation mechanisms in four affected villages—Lioka (5 September), Matompi (7 October), Timampu (8 October), and Langkea Raya (15 October 2025).  More>>
10/23/2025

To date, four villages in Towuti District—Lioka, Matompi, Langkea Raya, and Timampu—have received socialization sessions regarding the compensation disbursement mechanism. One additional village, Baruga, will be included following the finalization of the impact categorization framework.   More >>

10/22/2025

PT Vale chas confirmed significant progress in the post‑incident response following the oil pipeline leak in the Towuti area. Of the 11 response sites identified since the first day of the incident on 23 August 2025, six sites have now been fully remediated, with no visible oil residue remaining in water flow areas.  More>>

10/22/2025
PT Vale continues to prioritize transparency, scientific approaches, and open dialogue with the community. Through a community outreach event held in Timampu Village, the company reinforced its responsible and measured efforts in social and environmental recovery. More>>
10/08/2025
PT Vale reaffirms its commitment to addressing the recent oil pipeline leak incident with responsible, transparent, and equitable solutions. In collaboration with the East Luwu Regency Government, PT Vale held a Symbolic Handover Ceremony for Impact Mitigation Funds for affected communities. More>>
10/02/2025

PT Vale continues its post-incident recovery efforts following the oil pipeline leak in Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, with a strong emphasis on scientific integrity and collaborative action. On the 19th day of the response, the Company has shifted its focus to ensuring the preservation of water quality in Lake Towuti—one of the region’s most vital environmental assets.   More >>

09/10/2025

The joint team has intensified environmental recovery efforts through a data-driven scientific approach. Air quality monitoring has been conducted based on community reports submitted to the Complaint & Information Post. More>>

09/09/2025
Recovery efforts have continued to demonstrate substantial progress. Each milestone signifies strong synergy among PT Vale, the local government, MIND ID, and the surrounding communities. More>>
09/08/2025
On the fifteenth day of the oil pipeline leak response in Towuti District, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to a recovery process that is transparent, sustainable, and inclusive. More>>
09/07/2025

East Luwu Regency Government and PT Vale presented a comprehensive solution framework to affected residents, covering impact classification, compensation schemes, and an extension of the emergency response period. More >>

09/06/2025

Twelve days after the oil pipeline leak incident in Towuti District, recovery efforts have entered a new phase. What began as emergency response measures in the initial days has now evolved into a more structured recovery process.  More>>

09/03/2025
Recovery efforts following the oil pipeline leak in Towuti District, which occurred on August 23, 2025, have gained significant momentum thanks to the active involvement of local communities working in synergy with PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale). More>>
09/02/2025
Ten days after the oil pipeline leak incident on August 23, 2025, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale) continues its recovery efforts with a commitment to transparency and fairness. More>>
09/01/2025

 In the wake of the oil pipeline leak in Towuti District, East Luwu, residents of Molindowe Hamlet in Lioka Village and Timampu Village faced a clean water crisis. More >>

08/31/2025

An incident can be both a test and a turning point. For PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (PT Vale), the oil pipeline leak that occurred in Lioka Village, Towuti District, on August 23, 2025, marked a pivotal moment to demonstrate that recovery is not merely about addressing impacts—it is about rebuilding trust, solidarity, and a shared spirit of resilience.  More>>

08/29/2025
The recent oil pipeline leak affecting several villages in Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, presents a challenge that calls for collective action. From local communities to government bodies, from technical teams to corporate support, all parties have mobilized with compassion to accelerate recovery efforts. More>>
08/28/2025

Five days after the oil pipeline leak incident in Lioka Village, Towuti District, the spirit of community solidarity has become a driving force in the recovery process. Not only technical teams and government officials, but also local residents have voluntarily stepped forward.  More>>

08/27/2025
08/26/2025

On the third day following the incident, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk reiterated its full commitment to respond swiftly, transparently, and responsibly to the situation. More>>

08/25/2025
The oil pipeline leak incident in Lioka Village, Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, stands as a powerful reminder that the spirit of mutual cooperation is key to overcoming crises. More >>
08/24/2025
On the third day following the incident, PT Vale Indonesia Tbk reiterated its full commitment to respond swiftly, transparently, and responsibly to the situation. More>>
08/25/2025

The oil pipeline leak incident in Lioka Village, Towuti District, East Luwu Regency, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, stands as a powerful reminder that the spirit of mutual cooperation is key to overcoming crises. More >>

08/24/2025

Frequently Asked Question

Q: Is the oil pipeline leak in Lioka Village harmful to the environment?  
A: PT Vale acknowledges the public’s concern regarding the environmental impact of the pipeline incident. As an initial mitigation step, we have installed oil booms and oil traps to prevent further spread of the oil. In parallel, we are conducting water and soil quality testing to ensure environmental risks are properly managed. PT Vale remains committed to sustainable operations that prioritize environmental preservation.

Q: If my rice field is contaminated by the oil leak, where can I report it?  
A: PT Vale has established a Complaint & Information Post at the Towuti Subdistrict Office. We also welcome reports, suggestions, and feedback via our hotline at 0811-4430-1679. We are committed to keeping the public informed and engaged throughout the response process. Transparency is key to collaboration between the government, community, and company.

Q: What is PT Vale’s responsibility regarding the oil leak affecting local farmland?  
A: PT Vale recognizes that rice fields, land, and water are vital to community livelihoods. We acted swiftly to mitigate the incident and ensure the continuity of daily life. We continue to engage in open dialogue with local government and affected residents to address the situation collaboratively.

Q: What actions has PT Vale taken to prevent environmental damage from the pipeline leak?  
A: Upon receiving the report, PT Vale promptly activated its Emergency Response Group (ERG) to manage the incident, ensuring the safety of workers, the community, and the environment. The ERG has installed oil booms and oil traps, and is conducting site cleanup and securing the affected area.

Q: What caused the pipeline to leak?  
A: The leak is suspected to have been caused by land movement. The ERG is continuing its investigation, while mitigation efforts are underway to ensure the well-being of the Lioka community.

Q: How large is the affected area from the pipeline leak in Lioka Village?  
A: PT Vale is currently assessing the extent of the affected area. We are committed to ensuring community well-being by providing a Complaint & Information Post at the Towuti Subdistrict Office, as well as a Medical Post and Public Kitchen to support impacted residents.
 

Remediation

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